South Korea’s Emergence as a Hub in the Global Art Market
South Korea is emerging as a leading force in the global art market, attracting a large number of museum visitors, government investment, and galleries worldwide.
North Korean Fears of South Korean Culture
Kim Jong-un has called K-pop a ‘vicious cancer’ but whether it will destabilize the North Korean regime is impossible to say.
The North Korean Wave Was Never a Symbol of Liberalization
North Korea’s increasingly diverse offerings in music, TV programs, cosmetics, and others were never indicators of broader liberalization.
Spotify’s Entry Indicates How Seoul Shapes Competition
Unlike other platforms like Uber, Spotify does not threaten any domestic stakeholders and offers more advantages to Korean firms.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2021
We were reminded last year that it can be difficult to anticipate the events that will dominate any given year. As 2020 began, few people…
The Impact of Covid-19 in South Korea
The degree of cooperation with government authorities and the sense of mutual solidarity displayed by South Koreans is impressive.
Oscar-winning Parasite Overcomes Domestic Partisanship
Academy awards and other forms of validation from abroad for the movie Parasite draw bipartisan support for the once politically-blacklisted director.
Gaming Industry: Another Trial of “Welfare vs. Growth”
South Korea struggles to strike a balance between promoting an industry that has major growth potential and public health concerns outlined by the WHO.
Reports of Defector Dissatisfaction Raise Questions About Resettlement Process
Social challenges – rather than material privation – affect North Korean defectors during their resettlement in South Korea.
Changes in South Korea’s Workplace Culture
Despite its limits, the new anti-harassment law appears to be having a positive impact on South Korea’s workplace culture.