Low Inflation in Korea During the Accommodation Policy Period 2012–2017: Unravelling the Mystery (Inflation and Deflation in East Asia)

During the period 2012–2017, Korea’s inflation slipped to a very low level, notwithstanding the accommodative monetary policy. Focusing on the transmission channel of lower interest rates on house rents, this study argues that the official consumer price index (CPI) in Korea understated the true inflation rate because Korea has a unique rental system, known as […]

Voting Green in European Parliament elections: issue voting in an electoral context

The 2019 European Parliament (EP) elections produced remarkable gains for Green parties throughout the European Union (EU). We analyse in how far different national electoral contexts can explain the electoral success of Green parties in EU member states. On the theoretical side, we argue that an increased salience of EU environmental politics has led to […]

Towards Liberalizing Laws on Homosexuality and Social Discourse : A Comparative Analysis of Newspapers in Taiwan and South Korea

  How laws on homosexuality impact its social acceptance remains a pertinent question. Although there is a global trend towards liberalizing laws related to homosexuality, punitive measures still persist in many countries. This study analyzes the social discourse of Taiwan and Korea, two societies with different levels of institutional protection of homosexuality. Changes in themes […]

Breaking the Legislative Gridlock: Understanding Member States’ Support for the EU’s Gender Balance on Corporate Boards

The European Union adopted the Directive of Gender Balance on Corporate Boards in November 2022, establishing community level goals for gender equality within the corporate boards. This directive emerges as a significant legislative initiative, overcoming a decade-long legislative gridlock within the Council of the European Union. This study aims to illuminate the factors that resolved […]

Unspeakable to Speakable Truth : Transitional Justice Process of April 3 Events

How does an institutionalized permanent truth commission influence the social discourse? The unspeakable truth of the April 3 Events had long been buried under South Korea’s authoritarian regimes, but the state’s democratization brought momentum for a new socio-political environment. This paper provides empirical findings of the truth commission’s contribution to promoting an open discussion of […]

[2024 SNU in the EU] Online interview about the program experience with Dr. Gustavo Müller

After participating in the 2024 SNU in the EU program, students shared their experiences of visiting European institutions in three cities, Brussels (Belgium), Strasbourg (France), and Luxembourg, during the interview sessions held on 25 and 27 September with Dr. Gustavo Müller from KU Leuven.   Interviewer: Dr. Gustavo Müller (KU Leuven) Interviewees: 8 SNU undergraduate […]

2024-1 EU Research Roundtable

🇪🇺2024-1 EU Research Roundtable🇪🇺   Meeting Purpose: To bring all European and non-European GSIS students together and share ideas on various EU-related research topics Our meeting was held every 2 weeks on Mon at lunch time (12:00-13:30). 🧑‍🏫Activities  (Language: English) •First session: Presentations on EU-related topics and Q&A •Second session: Lively debates and discussions on current […]

2024 SNU in the EU Program (Field Research: 8-21 July, 2024)

2024 SNU in the EU Program (Field Research) Date: 8-21 July, 2024 Venue: Leuven, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Brussels Participants: 26 SNU Undergraduate Students  Instructor: Professor Jeong Hun Han (SNU GSIS)  Assistant: Jieun Park, (SNU GSIS Master Student)                    Kiwon Eom, (SNU GSIS Master Student)    To enhance the global competence of Seoul National University (SNU) […]