Public Support for Corruption Investigation
Legacies of past corruption scandals have elevated South Korean public demand for government accountability, overriding long-standing political opposition.
Koreans Vote for Continuity with the Ruling Party
The outcome of this year’s legislative election subverted assumptions that voters tend to support the opposition party to check the ruling party.
High Turnout Points to Policy Success
High voter turnout in the recent National Assembly election can be attributed to long-term effort to expand the pool of eligible voters.
How to Hold an Election During a Pandemic
Today, South Korea attempts to thread the needle, ensuring suffrage to all eligible voters while keeping uninfected voters safe from exposure.
How Does South Korea’s New Election System Work?
South Korea adopted a new election system for distributing legislative seats with the intention of making politics more inclusive. But will it work?
A New Debate Begins Around Medical Information
As the government uses patient information to contain the spread of COVID-19, a debate begins on whether individuals have a right to keep this data private.
Korea’s Effort to Expand the Number of Eligible Voters
Korea’s efforts to expand the number of eligible voters did not progress sufficiently to mitigate the effects of the ongoing health crisis.
Downside of South Korean Centralized Education System
Preparation for nationwide remote schooling reveals that the centralized South Korean education system lacks adaptive capacity.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the South Korean National Assembly Election
With the global pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives, we are seeing different campaign scenes ahead of the April 15 National Assembly election.
Changes to the School Calendar Still Off-limits
Despite significant postponements to the current semester due to COVID-19, the public remains resistant to major changes that affect the public school calendar.