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Economic Progress
This is how South Korea can become a global innovation hub
South Korea has turned into an economic powerhouse, but it's mostly big conglomerations. How can South Korea become more attractive for startups, too?
Republic of Korea
3 dynamics shaping the future of security on the Korean peninsula
Chatham House and the World Economic Forum hosted a dialogue on the dynamics shaping the security on the peninsula, including politics and food security.
Ageing and Longevity
This chart shows South Korea's population is ageing and shrinking
Research suggests that the number of residents registered in South Korea has decreased from 2011-2020, while the older population grew significantly.
Japan
These are the countries most affected by the decline in working age populations
By 2050, the working age population in Korea and Italy will be around 80% of its original size. In Japan, the country most heavily affected, that number will be just over 60%.
Beyond Geopolitics
Why COVID-19 could signal change on the Korean peninsula
The pandemic poses challenges for both Koreas in a changed global economy, presenting an opportunity to seek bold new initiatives.
Republic of Korea
There were more deaths than births in South Korea for the first time last year. Here’s why that matters
Although this is the first time South Korea’s population has shrunk, the rate of population growth has been declining steadily for the past decade.
COVID-19
This is the toll COVID-19 is taking on South Korea's delivery drivers
In South Korea, parcel shipments have increased by 23% due to COVID-19, but delivery drivers and workers say they've been left in a 'legal blind spot.'
Republic of Korea
Why sanctions are not the way to fix relations with North Korea
The new US administration should help North and South Korea to cooperate as a crucial foundation for building trust.
Education, Skills and Learning
The future of online education: lessons from South Korea
Despite its world-beating internet, South Korea's move to online education has left many students and professors wanting. What can we learn from this?
Pioneers2020
5 start-up hubs to watch – beyond Silicon Valley
Start-ups these days are spoiled for choice. Here's a look at 5 emerging global start-up hotspots - and the factors that make them so attractive to entrepreneurs.
Republic of Korea
South Korea's economy is doing better than any other OECD country
Following the country's rapid and effective response to COVID-19, South Korea's GDP is forecast to drop by only 0.8%, compared to -7.6% for the OECD average.
Republic of Korea
‘Untact’: South Korea’s plan for a contact-free society
From robot baristas to smart hospitals, South Korea is embracing services that minimize direct contact between employees and customers.
Republic of Korea
What South Korea can teach the world about containing COVID-19
South Korea's success in containing the coronavirus has received global attention. Economist Lee Jong-Wha examines the historical developments in its healthcare system that made it possib...
COVID-19
Baseball is back in South Korea and it’s showing us what sport could look like after COVID-19 lockdowns
Measures put in place to bring back soccer and baseball give us a taste of what sport might look like in a post-coronavirus lockdown era.
COVID-19
South Korea shows us what office life could look like after the pandemic
The South Korean government has released detailed advice on how workers can return to work safely, while reducing the risks of another coronavirus outbreak.
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