Industrial Policy: Did it work in Korea 50 years ago?
Korea's use of industrial policy in the 1970s has implications for the current debate over the use of industial policy in the United States.
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Korea's use of industrial policy in the 1970s has implications for the current debate over the use of industial policy in the United States.
Korea's new economic outlook is a slight downward revision from the OECD’s November 2022 outlook in the context of global economic growth.
The proxy battle between Kakao and HYBE for control of SM Entertainment has significant implications for K-pop’s future.
While Korea has set its sights on the stars, challenges lie ahead for Seoul's efforts to join the modern space race.
Social and demographic changes necessitate that Korea implement reforms to efficiently provide high-quality long-term care to the elderly.
This is the second in a two-part series looking at youth employment in Korea. Part 1 can be found here. Korea’s low youth employment rate...
The employment rate for Korean youth is well below the OECD average, with negative consequences for the young and the economy.
2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the KORUS FTA, but was also a significant year for shaping the future of U.S.-Korea economic relations.
For 30 years, Korea has been careful to balance its largest neighbor China on the one hand, and its security partner the U.S. on the...
The OECD projects that Korea’s GDP growth will slow from 2.7% in 2022 to just under 2% in 2023 and 2024.
To ensure adequate retirement income Korea needs to undertake pension reform, expand company pensions, and encourage private savings.
As young Koreans navigate an increasingly competitive education system and job market, esports present a new opportunity.
Korea's low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.