For an export-dependent economy like South Korea, the pursuit of trade efficiency can lead to the concentration of corporate power.

With the South Korean government focused on achieving balance between employment and innovation, gains for small and medium enterprises (SME) may narrow vis-à-vis their larger competitors.

Legacies of past corruption scandals have elevated South Korean public demand for government accountability, overriding long-standing political opposition.

The outcome of this year's legislative election subverted assumptions that voters tend to support the opposition party to check the ruling party.

High voter turnout in the recent National Assembly election can be attributed to long-term effort to expand the pool of eligible voters.

In response to fee increases by private food delivery apps, local governments are becoming direct participants in the service industry.