South Korean Government focuses on finding scapegoats
Following the scandal around public sector employees engaging in property speculation, the government is focused on damage control.
Domestic Goals Override Foreign Policy Headwinds
Seoul and Washington agreed to remove ROK missile development restrictions, which supports South Korea’s goal of attaining military sovereignty.
Push for Improved Trilateral Relations Under Biden
President Biden’s first and second world leader meetings exhibit U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationship.
Long Overdue Compensation for Korean War Veterans
As part of a broader recognition of the country’s history, the Korean government will compensate Korean War veterans who were previously unacknowledged.
New Policies For Moon’s Last Year in Office
Moon Jae-in discussed adjusting housing policies showing that South Korean presidents can continue implementing policies during their final year in office.
Inconsistencies in Civil Liberties Discourse
The ongoing leaflet debate reveals that discussions around civil liberties in South Korea are subject to politicization.
Korea Sweeps Its Trash Problems Abroad
COVID-19 has exacerbated South Korea’s trash problem, leading the country to rely on exporting its garbage to curb filling domestic landfills.
Economic Concerns Trump Environmental Policy
Despite policies acknowledging sustainable energy’s importance, South Korea’s Green New Deal is weaker than initially promised.
Matching Historical Trends, Moon Jae-in’s Approval Ratings Buckle in His Final Year
Nearly a year ago, President Moon Jae-in’s approval ratings were soaring on the strength of the South Korean government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with…
Lasting Impact of the Division on Civil Liberties
The National Assembly failed to ratify the international convention on forced labor because it clashed with the ROK National Security Law.