INQ is a group of undergraduates and graduate students, aiming to understand the inequality issue in Korea. We read and discuss recent researches that approach inequality from multiple angles. In this page, we would like to introduce the articles we’ve read, and share ideas.

Is Korean education equal enough for anyone?
Recent Studies

Is Korean education equal enough for anyone?

When Different Types of Education Matter: Effectively Maintained Inequality of Educational Opportunity in Korea. American Behavioral Scientist. Byun Soo-yong, and...
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How did the trap of non-regular working emerge?
Recent Studies

How did the trap of non-regular working emerge?

Bridge or Trap? Labor Market Structure and the Transitions from Contingent to Permanent Employment Korean Journal of Management. Jung Dong-Il,...
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Gender and Labor Market: The exploration of their intersectionality
Recent Studies

Gender and Labor Market: The exploration of their intersectionality

Distributional Approach to the Changes in Gender Wage Gap in Korea, 1982~2004. Economy and Society. Kim Young-Mi (2009) This study...
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Generation versus Class – which matters more?
Recent Studies

Generation versus Class – which matters more?

Cohort, Social Class and Earnings Inequality Economy and society. Shin Gwang-Young (2009) This paper attempts to explore earnings inequality in...
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