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Samantha Yi

Real Estate Weighs on Moon's Approval Rate

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Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's President Moon Jae-in's administration and the real estate issues, including high rental costs in Seoul, that have led to a high disapproval rating.

President Moon Jae-in speaks during a press conference.
Jeon Han
Global Economy

BTS Prepares to Enlist, South Korean Public Split on Exemption

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Should members of the South Korean boy band BTS receive an exemption from mandatory military service?

BTS before the 2017 American Music Awards
Korea Dispatch
Public Opinion

Food Delivery in South Korea Stresses Small Restaurants

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A rise in demand for food delivery is outpacing the capacity of delivery workers, leading to concerns about food price increases.

A restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
Jirka Matousek
Tech and Science

Views of Trump Hit All-Time Low in South Korea

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Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year

President Moon Jae-In, President Trump, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion Shows Some Return to Normal Despite COVID-19 Rise

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The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.

People wearing medical face masks at a train station in Japan
Zhipeng Ya
Global Health