Korea- Mexico Relations: Where Ties are a Win
While South Koreans celebrated their team’s upset victory over Germany in the World Cup earlier this week, no country was happier about the win than Mexico.
Why the United States Won’t Provide Financial Aid to North Korea
In trying to get Kim Jong-un to give up his nuclear program, Trump has suggested the U.S. private sector provide financial assistance to North Korea.
Korea Regains Spot as Third Largest Sender of Students to the U.S.
Despite the number of South Korean students studying in the United States dropping for the sixth year in a row, South Korea regained its spot as the third largest sender of students to America.
Korea’s Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of generating and consuming…
Provoking the Market: Investors More Worried about Washington’s Response than Pyongyang’s Provocations
Analysts have attributed recent market downturns to North Korean provocations, but investors seem to be reacting more negatively to responses from the Trump administration.
Korea Unveils Ambitious Plans for “Mooncare”
On August 9, right before hitting his 100th day in office, Korean President Moon Jae-In unveiled his plan to expand Korea’s already extensive healthcare system, a proposal quickly dubbed “Mooncare.”
Pyongyang’s Deficit Soars: Won Steady But for How Long?
ICBMs are not the only things soaring in North Korean skies. Comprehensive second quarter data released by China Customs last week shows a huge jump in North Korea’s trade deficit with China.
What Do the Trump Administration’s NAFTA Objectives Mean for the KORUS FTA?
Last week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released its Summary of Objectives for the NAFTA Renegotiation, providing a window into how the administration may pursue updating the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).
Since Trump’s Election, the U.S.-Korea Trade Deficit Has Been Reduced by One-Third
Last March, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to prepare an Omnibus Report on Significant Trade Deficits within 90 days.
One Small (and Medium) Step for Korea’s Economy
The future of Korea’s economy may depend on SMEs (Small and Medium sized Enterprises) just as much as is does on the large traditional companies, the chaebol.