South Korea’s Mental Health Crisis
South Korea, despite its status as a developed nation under the OECD, ranks poorly on mental health statistics among similar countries of its caliber.
Ending Gender Inequality for Economic Recovery
Rates of female employment in professional, technical, and managerial positions are the lowest of the world’s advanced economies.
The Korean Legacy of President George H.W. Bush
President George H.W. Bush’s legacy on the Korean Peninsula is significant and deserves remembrance for both strengthening the U.S.-ROK alliance and establishing the principles that underpin the ongoing denuclearization efforts
The Sun Sort-of Rises: The “Strong and Prosperous” Slogan in Recent North Korean Fiction
Kim Jong-un’s sudden ascent as leader came at a significant time for North Korea—a year that had coincidentally been long foreshadowed in state media as…
Amid Work-Life Balance Reforms, South Korean Students Shouldn’t be Left Behind
President Moon’s efforts to instill work-life balance should not forget about the nation’s students who face a burdensome educational system that often rewards the already privileged
What Do the U.S. Mid-term Elections Mean for U.S.-Korea Relations?
Democrats may be torn between their desire for a diplomatic solution to the North Korea nuclear issue and their deep skepticism of the Trump Administration.
Despite Summit Boosts, Moon’s Approval Rating Continues to Decline
Despite a boost in approval from the third inter-Korean summit, Moon Jae-in’s approval ratings have dropped to levels similar to before the summit.
Of Conscripts and Athletes: Origins of the Exemption System
Recent developments have placed a spotlight on the guidelines that the Korean government has used to determine military exemptions for the last 30 years.
How is the Government Handling Korea’s Love of Plastic?
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has taken steps to reduce plastic waste. However, questions remain on how prudent its policies have been.
Confusing Electric Power Currents in North Korea Suggest Radical Reforms May Be Ahead
North Koreans have purchased small solar power panels from China to charge their cell phones and produce a little heat for cooking and other household uses.