Corruption Allegations Catch Public Attention
The public once again weighs the transparency and inscrutability of candidates ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Remembering History… On the Big Screen
History, politics, and geopolitics are ever-present in Northeast Asia – and they are increasingly part of the media landscape.
Public Sentiment Deters Global Commitments
South Korea’s hesitance around recognizing refugees parallels hostile domestic sentiments towards people from Islamic cultures.
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.
Korea Overpromises Its Technological Capacity
South Korea’s aim to bolster 5G services may prove overambitious as it struggles to remedy infrastructural deficits that prevent faster connectivity.
Broad Policies Unable to Manage Competing Economic Demands
Policies intended to encourage spending amid the pandemic may have exacerbated South Korea’s housing market crisis.
Long-standing national security commitments override rapprochement promise
South Korea’s decision to conduct a joint military exercise despite North Korea’s warning reiterate the priority placed on national security.
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.
The commanding dissent of churches
Christian groups’ minoritarian power has persistently prevented the passage of publicly supported anti-discrimination legislation.
Pursuing ambitious targets, the government forgets its constituents
There is resistance to Green New Deal initiatives due to the government’s poor communication and assurance to the citizenry.