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Can South Korea Fill the Middle East’s Missile Defense Gap?

Iran war interceptor shortages and slow U.S. Patriot production are pushing Gulf states toward South Korea's Cheongung-II — if Seoul can scale capacity.

Troy Stangarone • May 22, 2026

U.S. Exports to Korea

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

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Congressional District Data Explorer

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

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Korean Economic Data

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

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Korean IRA Investments

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

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U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Cooperation

In October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his approval for South Korea to build a nuclear-powered attack submarine in the United States. But no progress has been made on the issue…