Is Tight Money and Sanctions Driving North Korea into Depression?
We don’t normally pay much attention to North Korea’s monetary or fiscal policies, but they could be the key to restarting negotiations.
Finding an Advocate: The Role of the Private Sector in Korea-Japan Relations
Tensions between South Korea and Japan are frustratingly persistent. Despite the shared interests of both countries, such as economic development in Southeast Asia, and keeping…
Seoul’s Municipal Government Focuses on Women’s Safety
The municipal government is investing in women’s safety in Seoul, but there are questions on whether efforts to-date have been sufficient.
South Korean Government Reiterates Support for SMEs
New initiatives are focused on fostering growth for smaller businesses, but questions remain on whether workers would be protected in this new environment.
Chalk One Up for Korea
New York magazine reported on May 20, 2019, that mathematicians would now be able to purchase newly-produced, Korean Hagoromo chalk from Amazon.
Basic Income Idea Gains a Foothold in Korea
Societal challenges around youth unemployment and cost of living bolster public interest around a basic income.
From Failed Economic Interfaces to Political Levers: Assessing China-South Korea Competition and Cooperation Scenarios on North Korean Special Economic Zones
While North Korea has developed Special Economic Zones for several decades now, these zones have attracted little attention from foreign investors, due to a mix…
South Korea Struggles to Balance Energy Demand
The South Korean government struggles to simultaneously deliver cheaper energy and generate more clean energy.
Hypothesizing Kim Jong-un: A Framework for Analyzing North Korean Behavior
A coherent North Korea strategy must proceed from a theory of North Korean politics, strategy, and decision-making. Structured analytic techniques, particularly the analysis of competing…
Welfare vs. Growth Debate Over Korea’s Gaming Industry
Government offices are at odds over how to respond to the WHO’s designation of video game addiction as a mental health disorder.