10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2020
10 issues related to North Korea, South Korea, and U.S.-Korea relations that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in the year to come.
Are Parliamentary Procedures to Blame?
The lawmakers’ failure to pass a number of highly sensitive laws in 2019 has revived discussions around reforming legislative rules.
Political Parties Move to Attract Younger Voters
Across the ideological spectrum, political parties are focused on securing the youth vote ahead of the crucial legislative elections in April.
Political Polarization in the National Assembly
The most recent stalemate in the National Assembly exposes the ongoing division between the two major parties and its ramifications on the country.
Politicians under Pressure to Retire
Growing number of people from both sides of the political spectrum are demanding the leading political parties to put forward new faces.
People-Centered Economy vs. Innovation
South Korean government is under pressure to come up with a “win-win” solution that accommodates innovation and employment.
Administration’s Response to Demographic Shift May Alienate Young Men
The government’s public relations campaign aims to address disaffection among young men who are chafing under military service obligations.
Debate around South Korea’s Role in the Alliance Splits along Partisan Lines
The transfer of wartime operational control of South Korean military from Washington to Seoul remains a wedge issue in Korean politics.
Robust Online Political Discourse Carries Side Effects
Many partisan internet users are engaging in an arms race to manipulate search tools rather than engaging in substantive policy discussions.
What do China, Japan, and the United Kingdom Have in Common?
The United Kingdom, China, and Japan are subordinating economic interests in the name of pressing foreign policy interests.