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For industrial nations like South Korea, the stakes are high as increasing competition among populous Asian countries for dwindling resources presents a very serious threat to economic stability and national…

Green growth was put into policy actions by the Korean government in January 2009. Having adopted “low carbon, green growth” as the new national vision put forward by President Lee…

Korea’s V-shaped recovery from the Great Recession that began in early 2009 was among the fastest in the world and gave way to a robust expansion in 2010 that is…

KEI is pleased to welcome Caryn Fisher as KEI’s new Executive Assistant and Office Manager.  Caryn Fisher joined the Korea Economic Institute in June 2011 as the Office Manager and…

It is undeniable that Korea successfully overcame the global financial crisis faster than any other country in the world. Last year, the Financial Times complimented Korea as it seemed to…

The most important single variable for any trade-dependent country like Korea is robust and sustainable growth for the world economy. Korea takes a sharp hit to its exports, and thus…

Linda Kim joined the Korea Economic Institute in August 2011 as the Associate Director for Programs & Internship Coordinator. She is responsible for the logistical planning and execution of all…

KEI bids farewell to Florence Lowe-Lee after 19 years of dedicated, irreplaceable service. Florence has been the Treasurer and Director of Finance and Publications since joining KEI in 1992. She…