Esports Rises as a Viable Career Field for Young South Koreans
As young Koreans navigate an increasingly competitive education system and job market, esports present a new opportunity.
CHIPS Act: Outlook and Implications for South Korea
The CHIPS Act and the future of U.S.-ROK technological cooperation pose challenges and opportunities for South Korea and its semiconductor industry.
Beyond the Data: The Impact of the Ukraine War on Semiconductor Production
The widely publicized shortage of semiconductors from the pandemic faces new challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Is Korea Showing the Future of Elections: AI Candidates?
The use of AI candidates in this election yet again underscores South Korea’s tech-savviness and the willingness to embrace new technologies.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
How Korea’s Next President Will Approach Tech
The campaign for the March presidential election has been marred with partisan attacks and personal scandals that are reflective of the deeply seated fissures in…
The Implications of South Korea’s “Anti-Google Law”
South Korea’s new “anti-Google” law could have wider implications in a world where governments are trying to make sense of the new technologies.
Erosion of Data Privacy?
Recent scandals involving encrypted communication and cryptocurrencies create an environment where politicians may demand restrictions on data privacy.
The Korean New Deal
One year ago, President Moon Jae-in launched the Korean New Deal, which aims to “set the foundation for Korea’s next 100 years.”
Korean Interests in Peace and Stability Around the Taiwan Strait
While Korea has been reluctant to sign on to initiatives that challenge China, experts say it will be harder for Seoul to continue making that choice.