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South Korea points the way
Sociocultural factors can explain South Korea’s model reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. The country’s difficult postwar years led to a strong sense of civic duty, which led citizens to adhere meticulously to government guidelines. However, this success on the health front does not preclude economic difficulties amid the global recession.
Will the South Korean success story continue?
South Korea has proven that even through adversity and the constant threat of war, it can still develop and progress. That will continue to be the case if the precarious peace on the Korean Peninsula continues. But that is a big “if.” The country is dependent on China and the ...
The geopolitics of South Korea’s shaman scandal
The absurdity of South Korea's corruption scandal might be merely amusing if not for its huge geopolitical implications. Whether President Park Geun-hye manages to maintain her grip on power or a temporary replacement takes over until new elections are held, the country will have a weak leader. Unfortunately, South Korea ...
South Korea: good, bad and better
South Koreans are critical of their country, but this is good. Critical self-evaluation is a virtue. The country is an example of how continuous improvement works. Nothing is taken for granted; flexibility is the norm. Through this continuous process, difficult challenges can be met and overcome.
Geopolitics: Balancing act between Japan, South Korea and their East Asian neighbours
The question of whether China and the US can achieve a Trans-Pacific Partnership based on a delicate balance of power includes Japan and South Korea, Washington's two key allies in East Asia. Japan and South Korea as a colony from 1910 to 1945. Ongoing tensions between Japan and South Korea ...
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