Legal Challenge to Wage Cap on Older Workers
The system sought to free up private sector resources to hire more youths, but it has exacerbated insecurity of older workers.
Bipartisan Consensus on Economic Priorities
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s national vision echoes the priorities of previous administrations, particularly around the need to boost small businesses.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part IV
Pragmatism represents a common theme in South Korea’s liberal foreign policy, responding to external pressures as well as internal constraints.
The Politics of Poongsu
Poongsu – the practice of locating auspicious geography – has its origins in pre-modern times and continues to pop up in discussions even today.
Discussions Around Special Envoys Signal Potential New Foreign Policy
The president-elect’s initial push to break with tradition may reveal the incoming administration’s desire to chart a different foreign policy direction.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part II
The history of South Korea’s political divide informs how the country’s liberals approach not only their political goals but also foreign policy outlook.
Political Ethics Take Center Stage in Election Discourse
Compared to campaign pledges from 10 years ago, candidates today speak more about corruption than economic growth.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part I
By paying little attention to South Korea’s domestic politics, foreign policy circles in Washington carry a distorted understanding of Korea’s progressives.
Young Voters Have Long Held the Keys to Electoral Victory
Outcomes from presidential elections over the past two decades suggest the youth vote is a nearly reliable predictor of victory, but that support is not guaranteed for either party.
Corruption Allegations Catch Public Attention
The public once again weighs the transparency and inscrutability of candidates ahead of next year’s presidential election.