Advancing U.S.-Korea Relations

The Korea Economic Institute of America is dedicated to promoting understanding of Korea and strengthening ties between the United States and Korea.

Upcoming Events Publications Data Explorer Korea Policy

Latest Analysis

South Korea’s Economy Accelerates Despite the Middle East Energy Shock

Despite South Korea’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern energy, its GDP growth projection in 2026 is among the highest in the world.

Randall Jones • June 17, 2026

U.S. Exports to Korea

Interactive explorer showing the impact of the KORUS FTA on U.S. merchandise exports to Korea.

Explore Data

Congressional District Data Explorer

District-level analysis showing trade impact and economic benefits in congressional districts.

Explore Data

Korean Economic Data

Comprehensive Korean economic indicators, growth metrics, and analysis tools.

Explore Data

Korean IRA Investments

Track Korean investments under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act in clean energy and manufacturing.

Explore Data

Latest Videos

Why China-North Korea Military Cooperation Should Alarm Washington | Eye on Korea Ep. 37

Xi Jinping just spent two days in Pyongyang, his first trip to North Korea in nearly seven years, and the message was hard to miss. China is reinvesting in a relationship it…

South Korea Wants a Bigger Seat at the Table | Eye on Korea Ep. 36

A Year of Change in U.S.-South Korea Relations

South Korea’s New Economic Development Strategy

View All Videos on YouTube

Latest Publications

Energy Shock and Economic Resilience: South Korea and the Iran War

Tom Ramage

Shifting Grounds: Public Opinion and the Future of Trilateral Cooperation in the United States, South Korea, and Japan

Je Heon (James) Kim

Trilateralism Through Transition: Reflections on U.S.-South Korea-Japan Cooperation From Experts and Emerging Leaders

The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)

View All Publications

Advancing U.S.-Korea Relations

Latest Analysis

South Korea’s Economy Accelerates Despite the Middle East Energy Shock

How China’s Export Controls Accelerated South Korea’s Mineral Diversification

Why South Korea and Japan Need a Digital Trade Agreement

Xi’s North Korea Visit Puts a Trump-Kim Summit Back in Play

Data & Research Tools

U.S. Exports to Korea

Congressional District Data Explorer

Korean Economic Data

Korean IRA Investments

Latest Videos

Why China-North Korea Military Cooperation Should Alarm Washington | Eye on Korea Ep. 37

South Korea Wants a Bigger Seat at the Table | Eye on Korea Ep. 36

A Year of Change in U.S.-South Korea Relations

South Korea’s New Economic Development Strategy

Latest Publications

Energy Shock and Economic Resilience: South Korea and the Iran War

Shifting Grounds: Public Opinion and the Future of Trilateral Cooperation in the United States, South Korea, and Japan

Trilateralism Through Transition: Reflections on U.S.-South Korea-Japan Cooperation From Experts and Emerging Leaders

Stay Informed