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The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.

Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.

It is time to revisit urban strategies and revise the urbanization process and practices to build back better post-pandemic cities.

With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.

Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.

A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.

A community-driven initiative can benefit interventions in housing and create opportunities to improve the design and delivery of services and facilities in critical sectors.

Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.

Managing household debt is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income households.

Enhancing housing affordability and sustainability requires capacity development, affordability-based demand assessment, financing, and design improvements.