What Lee Jae Myung’s Washington Debut Says About South Korea’s Foreign Policy
Trump and Lee are off to a good start, but it’s crucial for both that substantive discussions and agreements are codified in writing.
South Korea’s Battery Industry Faces Challenges
A larger role for Korea in the global battery industry would ease U.S. economic and security concerns about China’s dominance in the sector.
Powering a Future-Oriented Alliance: U.S.-South Korea Energy Cooperation
A future-oriented, comprehensive strategic alliance would likely require adjustments and upgrades across multiple aspects of the bilateral relationship.
State Department Annual Human Rights Report for 2024 – Six Months Late and Significantly Cut Back
The prospects for movement, especially when considering the language of the State Department’s report on North Korean human rights, appear bleak.
What is South Korea’s Place in the Trump-centric World Order?
If the value of the partnership is diminished from within, it will become increasingly difficult for the alliance to be sustained.
President Lee Jae Myung’s Strategic Decision to Stop in Tokyo Before Washington
The two Asian neighbors and allies of the United States appear determined to tightly coordinate their response to the Trump administration.
What Lee Jae Myung’s Liberation Day Speech Reveals About His Trade and Foreign Policies
The president’s speech revealed true pragmatism on trade and foreign policy, but early signs suggest Seoul clings to other familiar narratives.
New Leadership, New Priorities for the U.S.–South Korea Alliance
The primary challenge may be whether Trump and Lee can abandon “America First” and “Korea first” instincts to “Make the Alliance Great Again.”
Security Agenda for Trump-Lee Summit May Renew Abandonment Concerns
Trump’s disbelief in the value of U.S. forces in South Korea is long-standing and unchanged, and may impact the upcoming summit.
A Positive but Guarded Outlook for the U.S. and South Korean Economies
The U.S. and South Korean economies rebounded faster than expected in the second quarter this year, and the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is cautiously optimistic.