An Adversarial Media? Or Bad Public Policy?
The government’s focus on attracting media cooperation reveals the administration’s belief that previous real estate policies had been scuttled by bad publicity.
South Korea’s Mixed Message to Immigrants
While recognizing the economic benefits of foreign workers, South Korea is still hesitant to take steps that would integrate immigrants into society.
South Korean Online Service Giants’ Submission
While international social media giants have resisted public pressure to change, Korean online portals have been more willing to restructure.
People-Centered Economy vs. Innovation
South Korean government is under pressure to come up with a “win-win” solution that accommodates innovation and employment.
Reports of Defector Dissatisfaction Raise Questions About Resettlement Process
Social challenges – rather than material privation – affect North Korean defectors during their resettlement in South Korea.
South Korea Struggles to Meet Its Ecological Aspirations
Lucrative fossil fuel projects and lingering domestic concerns around nuclear power pose challenges for Seoul’s ecological aspirations
Discussion around Crime Investigations Reveal Growing Sensitivity to Individual Rights
High-profile uses of DNA samples to identify criminals have raised concerns around individual privacy.
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.
Deepening Demographic Challenge Complicates Positive Economic Data
Consequences of an aging population lurk beneath the calm surface of low unemployment rates and the government’s healthy fiscal position.
Moon Takes on the Housing Market
The Moon administration looks to tackle a social issue that has eluded previous governments.