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How ‘Third Way’ Countries Live With COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Why Isn’t South Korea Buying Chinese Vaccines?

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

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?

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

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 

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

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

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.

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