The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) is a U.S. policy institute and public outreach organization dedicated to helping Americans understand the breadth and importance of the relationship with the Republic of Korea. Through our publications, social media, programs, and public events, KEI seeks to advance scholarship and understanding of Korea in ways that will inform policymakers and the American public of the security, economic, and political implications of our connections to the Korean Peninsula.
For over 40 years, KEI has been promoting dialogue and understanding between the United States and the Republic of Korea through objective and in-depth analysis. KEI draws on the expertise of its staff; provides a platform on which leading policy experts and academics from the United States, Korea, and beyond can share their research and opinions; promotes scholarship by commissioning and publishing original articles; and hosts public and off-the-record conversations. These activities are intended to ensure that policy decisions are soundly based within the context of the Korean Peninsula’s complexity and significance.
KEI maintains connections with partner think tanks and the academic community. Our “New Academic Symposium” and the Korea Policy journal ensure that the best in research and scholarship on Korea are shared among experts and are available to students and the general public. All KEI publications are accessible on the KEI website.
Although most of our activities take place at our Washington, D.C. headquarters, KEI is committed to going beyond the beltway, engaging with communities across the United States to discuss how the two countries are navigating shared major challenges of our time. Programs such as the “Future of Korea,” held in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America, and the “Ambassadors’ Dialogue” bring Korean and American diplomats to cities across the country to discuss current events and the broader U.S.-ROK relationship.
KEI is committed to expanding our virtual engagement. Through our blog The Peninsula, video series, and livestreamed and recorded events on a wide variety of issues, we are able to connect with people from across the globe who are interested in Korea. We invite you to explore our interactive website and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
About KIEP
KEI is registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) as an agent of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP), a public corporation established by the government of the Republic of Korea. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
