Domestic Labor Market Faces Coronavirus Headwinds
Economic uncertainties created by the coronavirus revealed that skilled workers in the manufacturing sector face more risks than other groups in the labor market.
Another Accident Suggests Public Safety Shortcomings
Bureaucratic rigidities and poor inter-agency coordination may be creating obstacles for the consistent enforcement of safety regulations in South Korea.
Steady Improvements in Gender Equality
Gender equality in South Korea is showing some improvements, nudged on by increasingly progressive laws on issues such as male parental leave and female labor participation.
The Strait of Hormuz and South Korea’s “Balanced Diplomacy”
South Korean government is trying to accommodate external and internal political constraints with its deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz.
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.