Academic Desires Conflict with Public Health Priorities
Value placed on education complicates enforcement of measures restricting people’s access to public places based on their vaccine status.
Big Tech as Public Service Providers
Naver is further deepening its importance to Korean society by not only becoming a provider of services but also public safety.
South Korea carries on with the New Southern Policy
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea’s interest in deepening its commercial and diplomatic relations with Southeast Asia has not changed.
A New Status for South Korea as a Global Health Leader?
Despite Korea’s early successes in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey suggests that fewer Americans see South Korea as an ideal partner in global health challenges than they did in 2020.
Public Support for Looser COVID Precautions
Despite high rates of transmission, South Korea plans to loosen COVID restrictions in line with public sentiments.
E-commerce Start-ups Respond to the Pandemic
Existing internet ecosystem helped the private sector expand e-commerce services and respond to unexpected consumer needs.
How digitalization is leaving the elderly behind
The older generations in Korea are struggling to keep up with services that are being digitalized in response to the pandemic.
Erosion of Data Privacy?
Recent scandals involving encrypted communication and cryptocurrencies create an environment where politicians may demand restrictions on data privacy.
Korean society’s heavy demands on young people
The government relies on young, resourceful innovators to help society but also asks the youth to defer scarce benefits for others.
Seoul’s Data-Driven Priority Setting
In the backdrop of an unresolved pandemic, the Education Ministry increases school attendance ahead of schedule in response to new data.