South Korea Commits to Transparency as it Looks to Contain the Wuhan Coronavirus
The Moon administration recognizes transparency as a key component of successfully addressing the threat from the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
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.
Emerging 5G industry in South Korea amid the U.S.-China Trade Conflict
As the U.S. government monitors China’s advances in 5G, Huawei’s presence as a 5G vendor in South Korea has created a dilemma.
National Defense Prioritized over K-pop
After a long deliberation process, the Korean government denied exemptions to K-pop stars which may be just the first of many difficult decisions for an aging Korean population.
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.
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.