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The Republic of Korea is taking a multi-faceted approach to protecting public health and cushioning the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.
Here is what works: quotas, training, skills matching, mobility, and childcare leave policies.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Real-time data is critical for reopening borders, managing destinations, and for the industry to build back better from the crisis.
The technology credit rating system was integrated into loan application evaluations of technologically innovative SMEs.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
Regional cooperation and improved data practices can help address the challenge of plastic pollution more effectively.
Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.
A comprehensive data dashboard helps Seoul’s leaders make strategic and timely decisions.