The Dollar’s Discontents
A weaker dollar’s benefits for US manufacturing may be dubious, but its costs to the United States, Korea, and the global economy are clear.
What Happened: Q3 2024
Q3 2024 witnessed a number of pivotal partnerships and deals across a wide range of industries as well as a plethora of high-level dialogues.
Port Strike Should Prompt Strategic Thinking on US Supply Chains and the Role of AI
The port strikes should renew attention on economic security and efforts to promote stability in global commerce.
Harris and Trump Debate America’s Economic Vision
Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump helped narrow down the key economic issues on the docket.
Unpacking the Underlying Trends of South Korean Trade from July
It is worth reviewing the latest numbers for South Korean trade and its relationships with its largest trading partners.
The Dueling Economic Policies in the 2024 Election
In the 2024 national elections, voters in the United States will weigh drastically different visions for economic policy.
China’s Real Estate Ripple Effect and Korea’s Brace for Impact
Analysts note that a spillover effect in the event of a crisis is limited. So far, the effects of the Evergrande crisis on Korea remain mostly psychological and would be contained to fluctuations in confidence on the KOSPI index.
Renewed South Korea-Mexico Ties
South Korea’s focus on fostering economic ties with Mexico reveals its hope of using the renewed relationship to address supply chain issues.
Korea Leads the Global Antitrust Challenge Against Digital Goliaths
Building on a worldwide surge in discontentment, Korean firms make the first antitrust challenge against Google’s monopolistic behavior in the app market.
South Korea’s Economic Rationale for Nuclear Energy
South Korea’s plan to invest in nuclear power, rather than renewable energy, reflects the current administration’s sensitivities to economic pressures.