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Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.
Real-time data is critical for reopening borders, managing destinations, and for the industry to build back better from the crisis.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Collaborations can bridge infrastructure deficits as well as support transformational development and enhance urban livability in many ways.
Online learning initiatives fill the gap left by school and business closures and show the way forward after COVID-19.
Adopt a risk-based and phased approach toward recovery and enhance public–private collaboration to ensure safe and seamless travel.
EPR frameworks, plastic credit schemes, and high-level waste management technologies can support the Global Plastics Treaty implementation.