Beyond the Data: South Korea’s Birth Rate
One of the most prominent policy and social problems plaguing the Republic of Korea today is a declining birth rate.
Addressing Education and Welfare Together
South Korea’s approach to supporting low-income families reflects the country’s belief that welfare and education are linked.
The limited capacity to shape corporate governance
The government’s focus on enabling parents to work longer hours suggests its ability to shape corporate culture is limited.
Improvements in military service without accountability
The South Korean military is relying on surface-level fixes for long-standing problems that affect the health and well-being of soldiers.
Backlash Against A Path to Citizenship
Policies designed to make citizenship easier for the children of permanent residents have been met with anti-Chinese sentiments.
Backlash to Gender Inclusivity
Political actors who oppose the government’s push to encourage greater female participation in the economy are gaining ground.
Review of Laws Reflect Demographic Concerns
South Korea’s low birthrate is leading the government to rethink laws that restrict the definition of family and limit protections.
Seoul Housing Prices Speak to Larger Social Problems
The government focuses on housing issues after the ruling Democratic Party’s loss in the Seoul and Busan mayoral elections, but bigger challenges remain.
Does Korea’s Plan to Address the Demographic Crisis Consider Women?
The government’s efforts to boost the childbirth rate fall short of the public’s desire for conditions that allow women to maximize their family planning choices.
History and Demographics Present Policy Dilemmas
South Korean policy makers may be more hesitant to support another supplementary budget over concerns around the nation’s fiscal health.