One of the most important feature of globalization is the increased importance of supranational governance. It is also acknowledged that economic and political changes arising from globalization are having an impact on social policy and welfare today. Influenced by this global aspect, Korea has seen increased public expectations for a better quality of life. It is becoming a new challenge to argue that the multifaceted problem such as the increased ageing population, requires state solutions, but at the same time it is structure of welfare must also now be the responsibility of other agencies in both national and supranational level. The main aim of this paper fosters the idea that the changing and dynamics globalized society as a new concern. In addition, the implications of global process for Korean social policy, and the function and responsibility of government must also be the focus of analysis. It will develop and overall understanding of the supranational governance through looking at some examples of supranational bodies such as the UN and the EU. Finally, the paper will try to highlight how supranational governance have been influencing social policy and welfare and the explain the implications of supranational governance for Korean social welfare.
Key words: supranational governance, social policy, welfare, globalization