As a growing number of countries develop their own sovereign AI systems, new challenges may emerge with Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his approach to generative AI.

Financial issues plagued North Korea in 2024 with efforts to stop hyperinflation and currency debasement suddenly coming unraveled.

A KEI survey suggests that public opinion about the bilateral relationship and US commitments is relatively robust and broadly bipartisan.

This timeline highlights major events in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024.

Asia specialist David I. Steinberg served over 25 years on the board of the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) from 1993 to 2018.

The Fall 2024 issue of Korea Policy, Broadening the Alliance: New Frontiers in US-South Korea Cooperation, is focused on the US-ROK alliance.

President Yoon Suk-yeol, like many of his peers, try to disentangle likely changes in US economic policies by the second Trump administration.

China-North Korea relations remain stable to some extent, but they have also weathered perennial strains and an enduring mutual distrust.

It is likely that the Senate will fail to act on the North Korean Human Rights Act before adjourning in December.

Veteran officials, including former Trump administration officials, anticipate that the president-elect will want to return to negotiations.