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A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
A study shows reducing involuntary migration to peripheries of the Greater Seoul Area requires policy interventions to regulate housing cost and supply.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.