Collective Bargaining at a Crossroad
The government’s ratification of international labor standards will not automatically address demands from labor unions or ameliorate opposition from employers.
Bumpy Road Ahead for President Moon on the Energy Front
The state utility provider is signaling the need for a price hike, which could challenge President Moon’s public approval ratings at a delicate time.
Housing Relief as a Vehicle for Moon’s Broader Visions
The government’s latest housing plan not only provides homes but also comes closer to delivering on the administration’s promise of “inclusive welfare.”
Plunge in Trade Impacting North Korean Prospects, Forcing Decisions
Kim Jong-un’s summits with the leaders of China, South Korea, Russia, and the United States have raised Kim’s profile but have not gained him what he needs.
When the Market Option Fails Children
To best discipline private childcare providers, the government may simply have to expand the availability of public kindergartens.
South Korea’s Lonely Task: Jumpstarting Denuclearization Talks, Again
By Yonho Kim The recent North Korea-Russia summit in Vladivostok drew keen attention from the international society in the sense that it was North Korean…
Fine Dust Impedes South Korea’s Economic Growth
If the fine dust crisis is not resolved in the near future, its consequences will cripple South Korea’s economic growth prospects
What did Kim Jong-un Mean by “Dealing a Telling Blow to Hostile Forces”?
Kim’s statement on the need for a “telling blow” may reveal that sanctions are having an effect on North Korea.
Is Pyongyang Different in Washington and Seoul? English and Korean Language Policy Discourse on North Korea
During 2017-18, international attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as the threat of conflict reached new heights. This led to an explosion in the growth…
Testing the Strength and Weakness of Korea’s Disaster Response System
As climate change raises the risk of fires, how the Korean government improves its emergency response will serve as a gauge for state capacity.