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How ‘Third Way’ Countries Live With COVID-19
By Wayne Soon
Australia, Japan, South Korea, and others have found middle ground between a full return to pre-pandemic normalcy and attempts to cling to “zero COVID.”
South Korea Can Do More in the Battle Against COVID-19
By Troy Stangarone
For all its success at home, South Korea has been less forthcoming with donations during the pandemic.
South Korea Expands Rapid Testing Amid Record COVID Infections
By Kim Tong-Hyung
Since January, South Korea’s daily cases have grown five-fold.
Rising COVID Cases Obscure South Korea’s Economic Recovery
By Kyle Ferrier
Just as South Korea's economy began to pick up steam, a new surge brought the tightest social distancing requirements since March 2020.
Bank of Korea Highlights Risks to COVID-19 Economic Recovery
By Kyle Ferrier
The latest Financially Stability Report provides a picture of South Korea’s overall financial health – and there’s some worrying news.
Why Isn’t South Korea Buying Chinese Vaccines?
By Jin Kai
Like many Asian countries, Seoul is having troubling sourcing vaccines. But unlike its neighbors, South Korea has so far refused to turn to a ready supplier: China.
As Vaccine Rollout Lags, South Koreans Sour on Government’s COVID-19 Response
By Mitch Shin
The slow rate of vaccinations amid the looming threat of a new wave has many Koreans on edge.
What Does South Korea Think of the China-US COVID Blame Game?
By Arpit Raswant and Jiye Kim
South Korean discourses are notably critical of both the Chinese and U.S. positions amid the ongoing pandemic.
COVID-19 Has Widened South Korea’s Gender Gap
By Troy Stangarone
As in many countries, the pandemic has had an outsized impact on women.
Why South Korea Still Hasn’t Vaccinated Anyone
By Justin Fendos
South Korea's delayed start to vaccinations is likely due to the government's initial preference for domestic production.
The Impact of COVID-19 on South Korean Trade in 2020
By Troy Stangarone
South Korea took minimal economic damage overall, but sector-specific impacts varied widely.
South Korea’s Vision for a More Inclusive Pandemic Recovery
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korea was already struggling with economic inequality. The pandemic has made things worse.
South Korea’s Moon Lays Out Agenda for the Remainder of His Term
By Troy Stangarone
President Moon Jae-in’s New Year’s Address reveals the focus for his last full year in office. Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 recovery tops the list.
Part-time Workers in South Korea Out of Luck
By Mitch Shin
With the number of new cases rising, employers are asking part-time workers to furlough indefinitely.
South Korea Prepares for Its Worst COVID-19 Scenario Yet
By Mitch Shin
Seoul has hesitated to tighten restrictions thus far, even as health authorities predict the number of daily cases might top 1,000.
South Koreans Brace for 3rd COVID-19 Outbreak
By Mitch Shin
As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to climb, there are increasing calls for the government to institute stronger social distancing measures.
South Korea Faces Another Possible Outbreak of COVID-19
By Mitch Shin
With more than 200 newly confirmed cases per day recently, Seoul has strengthened social distancing yet again.
South Korea’s Flu Vaccine Deaths Preview COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Challenges
By Justin Fendos
The public panic over flu vaccine safety highlights the potential problems facing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Amid Rising Panic Over Deaths, South Korean Government Urges People to Get Flu Shots
By Mitch Shin
As more than 59 deaths were reported soon after a shot, the South Korean government is asking people to trust its health officials that the vaccine is safe.
How Do Americans View South Korea’s COVID-19 Response?
By Juni Kim and Juni Kim
Most Americans view South Korea's COVID response positively -- but less so than countries like Canada, Japan, and Australia.
What Do South Koreans Think of Their Government’s COVID-19 Response?
By Timothy S. Rich, Madelynn Einhorn, Andi Dahmer, and Isabel Eliassen
Early on, South Korea was touted as a model of COVID-19 containment. Does the public still approve of the government’s approach?
South Korea Baffled by Stop-and-Search, Police Bus Walls During Protests
By Tae-jun Kang
Moves to disrupt anti-government protests were justified as a COVID-19 response measure, but many suspect a darker motivation.
South Korea President Stresses Peace, Inclusiveness, and Multilateralism at UN
By Kyle Ferrier
Moon Jae-in’s speech centered on COVID-19 and its many challenges, but also touched on the North Korea conundrum.
How COVID-19 Wreaked Havoc on South Korea’s Labor Market
By Vladimir Hlasny
Despite a resolute response by the government, COVID-19 has taken a serious bite out of the South Korean economy.
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