South Korea’s Trade Vulnerabilities on Display
After prolonged focus on managing the trade balance, South Korea is caught off guard by the U.S. government’s new approach to international trade.
Korean Firms Navigate Japanese Export Restrictions
Korean firms strive to reduce their dependence on single-source suppliers of strategic resources as regional tensions become more common.
Broad Policies Unable to Manage Competing Economic Demands
Policies intended to encourage spending amid the pandemic may have exacerbated South Korea’s housing market crisis.
K-beauty rides on Korea’s export promotion infrastructure
The success of Korea’s cosmetics industry abroad was not coincidental – it was strongly supported by the Korean government to boost exports.
Global shipping container shortage hits Korean small businesses
Korean exporters are struggling to keep up as shipping and transport networks prioritize larger-scale shipments from China.
Economic Concerns Trump Environmental Policy
Despite policies acknowledging sustainable energy’s importance, South Korea’s Green New Deal is weaker than initially promised.
South Korea Benefits from U.S. Strategic Interest in Chips
The White House push to address the chip supply shortages impacting U.S. manufacturing could be a boon to South Korean tech firms.
Young Retail Investors Help Corporate Giants
The rising cost of living and other external factors may be pushing people to purchase stocks of flagship corporations in a bid to grow their wealth.
The Government Faces Pressure to Prosecute and Save Corporations
The Korean government is in the awkward position of attempting to prop up the economy through flagship corporations while holding them accountable.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2021
We were reminded last year that it can be difficult to anticipate the events that will dominate any given year. As 2020 began, few people…