The $350 Billion MOU Moves Forward After South Korea Passes Investment Act
While annual investment funding is capped at USD 20 billion, the full package including $150 billion in shipbuilding must be announced by January 2029.
What Happens to the U.S.-Korea Trade Deal With IEEPA Off the Table?
The Trump administration’s ability to levy tariffs in other ways will likely persuade South Korea to keep its investment commitments under the tariff deal.
South Korea Faces Policy Bind as GDP Contracts
Data shows that 2025 GDP rose 1 percent above 2024, but a surge in the third quarter did not continue through the end of the year.
U.S.-South Korea Relations in 2026: Key Issues to Watch
From alliance recalibration to the “Korea Discount,” KEI experts analyze the critical issues shaping U.S.–South Korea relations in 2026.
What May Be Driving Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against South Korea
Investment commitments, tariff deals, and bilateral MOUs may now have to be completed with the caveat in mind that anything can change at a moment’s notice.
U.S.-South Korea AI Cooperation and the Future of Work
The foundation of AI, including advanced chips, memory, sensors, and compute capacity, is where the U.S. and Korean supply chains are the most intertwined.
South Korea’s Economic Rebound is Projected to Continue
While Korea’s export growth in 2025 slowed due to protectionist trade policies, real GDP growth was expected to pick up in 2026.
2025 Year in Review: Policy Uncertainty and Global Economic Resilience
Korea’s cosmetics industry has moved beyond trend-driven consumption and matured into a key export pillar.
The Rise of K-Beauty and the Economic Implications for South Korea
Korea’s cosmetics industry has moved beyond trend-driven consumption and matured into a key export pillar.
Why a More Insular Chinese Economy Could Spell Bad News for South Korea
As China revises its plan for self-reliance on technological development, tensions could rise around structural dilemmas this presents to South Korea.