The Challenges of a Second Minimum Wage Increase in South Korea
The Korean government announced on July 14 that it will raise the minimum wage next year by 10.9% to 8350 won ($7.40), following a 16.9% increase this year.
South Korean Economic Concerns Dampen Moon’s Approval Ratings
For the first time in his presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has seen his approval ratings fall below 60 percent as economic issues rise to the forefront of public concern.
Discord on South Korea’s “Island of World Peace”
A recent influx of Yemeni refugees on Jeju has given rise to a confluence of economic, social, and cultural concerns among South Koreans.
What Do We Know About Third-Country Born North Korean Children?
As the motives and routes of defection from North Korea diversify, the number of defectors’ children born in third countries has been increasing.
Timeline of North-South Sports Cooperation
The current diplomatic thaw between North and South Korea has given rise to a range of sports exchanges, here is a timeline of past and present exchanges.
Kim Turns to Exhortation Economics, What is His Plan B?
Kim Jong-un is launching his “economy first” messaging with his new emphasis on economic growth and improved living standards.
The Jig Is Not Yet Up: Kim Jong-un Turns to Cyber Crime
Continued nuclear-weapons development, for all the attention it receives from the outside world, is only part of North Korea’s broader strategy.
Record Heat in South Korea Prompts Talk of Including Extreme Heat as a “Natural Disaster”
A relentless and unprecedented heat wave continues to scorch South Korea, prompting concerns of mass electricity shortages, with little relief in sight.
Higher Tariffs on Imported Vehicles and Parts from Korea Will Harm U.S. National Security
Not only are there sound economic reasons not to impose higher tariffs on Korea motor vehicle and parts imports, it will also damage U.S. national security.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Investigation of North Korean Waitresses’ Defection
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in North Korea calls for an investigation into defection of 12 North Korean waitresses and their manager.