Analysis
Why South Korea’s insular geopolitical outlook puts its ASEAN outreach at risk
There are many benefits to expanding economic collaboration with Southeast Asia but only if Seoul can sustain it
September 19, 2023
South Korea’s fiscal balancing act: Repercussions of austerity measures
The nation’s fiscal shortfall is real, but budget cuts undermining key sectors could diminish future growth prospects
September 18, 2023
Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust
Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism
September 15, 2023
South Korea and Uzbekistan put money troubles aside to focus on developing ties
Agreement on Tashkent’s outstanding payment of $1B will facilitate greater ROK investment in resource-rich country
September 14, 2023
Balancing convenience and security: South Korea’s cybersecurity challenge
Despite the government’s attempts to bolster its digital defenses, the South Korean public remains lax, experts say
September 13, 2023
South Korea’s auxiliary police force: Logistical challenges and political debate
As the country reels from violent crimes, Seoul proposes reintroducing a disbanded police force but hurdles abound
September 12, 2023
Why South Korea faces an uphill battle in bid for Poland’s Orka sub program
Fierce competition and geography may hinder Seoul’s latest bid to elevate global defense presence
September 11, 2023
Tipping the debate: The growing controversy over South Korea’s gratuity culture
The introduction of a foreign practice that locals have long eschewed has led to diverse opinions about equity
September 8, 2023
Rallying for justice: South Korean school teachers demand reform
Pointing to vague wordings in the country’s laws, teachers lament that they have become victims of abusive parents
September 7, 2023
Hungarian medical school admissions ignite a debate on fairness in South Korea
As affluent parents secure places for their children to study in Hungary, some in the local medical field cry foul
September 6, 2023
