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South Korea’s Basic Income Model Focuses on Local Growth

After universal cash relief in response to COVID, South Korea begins to seriously mull universal basic income as a means to bolster local economies.

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South Korea Weighs Alternative Military Service Programs for Pop Culture Artists

Following BTS’ billboard success, Seoul deliberates whether to allow pop culture artists to participate in alternative military service programs.

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Obituary: The Death of North Korean Ideology

In comparison with earlier speeches by North Korean leaders, there was a sharp departure from traditional ideology. There was, in fact, hardly any ideology.

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Does Seoul Listen to Women on Women’s Issues?

The new pro-choice law falls short of women’s demands, raising questions on the government’s engagement with civic organizations.

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North Korea’s October 10 Parade

North Korea’s highly choreographed parade is designed to show that the military is subordinate to the leadership and the party, not the other way around.

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Labor Rights as Public Health Policy

The campaign to better protect the labor force from COVID-19 is stymied by the ban on public rallies intended to prevent the spread of the disease.

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The Inherent Limitation of a Pro-Engagement Posture

After the murder of a South Korean official by North Korean soldiers, the Moon administration’s pro-engagement posture creates domestic political stresses.

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Battle over Justice in the Cyberspace

The government’s effort to restrict digital vigilantism is creating tension with the public that looks to rectify perceived miscarriages of justice.

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Overworked and Underpaid Delivery Service Workers

Despite recognition of their vital role in the pandemic, South Korean delivery service workers enjoy little protections because only full-time workers are legally protected.

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Suga Likely to Maintain “New Normal” in Korea-Japan Relations

Although Suga Yoshihide presents a chance to stop the downturn in relations with South Korea, he and President Moon will face difficulties in addressing long-standing barriers to cooperation.

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