Political promises falter in the face of economics
South Korea’s political establishment struggles to reduce the country’s reliance on nuclear energy given the country’s economic demands.
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South Korea’s political establishment struggles to reduce the country’s reliance on nuclear energy given the country’s economic demands.
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The establishment of new bands modeled on K-pop's style and regimen gives rise to the question on what constitutes "authentic" K-pop.
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The government’s focus on enabling parents to work longer hours suggests its ability to shape corporate culture is limited.
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Korean exporters are struggling to keep up as shipping and transport networks prioritize larger-scale shipments from China.
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The older generations in Korea are struggling to keep up with services that are being digitalized in response to the pandemic.
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A recent article from North Korea on U.S. humanitarian aid—despite the discussion of the “sinister political purpose” of aid—may be a first cautious outreach.
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