Disorientation in Addressing Divide Between Seoul and Rest
The restructuring plan for universities might negatively impact the push to break up economic concentration around Seoul.
Local Governments Tackle Bigger Policy Issues
In response to the widening gap in educational achievement, Seoul municipal government is taking an approach that the central government has long disavowed.
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.
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.
Seoul Housing Prices Speak to Larger Social Problems
The government focuses on housing issues after the ruling Democratic Party’s loss in the Seoul and Busan mayoral elections, but bigger challenges remain.
Building the Seoul Metro System, Part 3: Silicon
Seoul’s near-optimal metro system was not built by accident. Most recent developments have focused on further integrating technology into the system.
Building the Seoul Metro System, Part 2: Plastic
Seoul’s near-optimal metro system was not built by accident. Seoul adopted tools that facilitated people’s ability to access the public transportation system, most notably a comprehensive multi-use fare card.
Building the Seoul Metro System, Part 1: Steel
Seoul’s near-optimal metro system was not built by accident. The government made an early commitment to building an extensive network of tracks.