South Korea’s Important Role in Vietnam’s Rapid Development
South Korea is the largest foreign direct investor in Vietnam, with investments totaling USD 92 billion at the end of 2024.
APEC Summit Presents Opportunity to Rekindle Global Trade Cooperation
South Korea and other important U.S. trade partners will likely seek to settle uncertainty around tariffs at the annual event.
How South Korean Investment Brings Latent Capacity to U.S. Naval Power
Where U.S. domestic industrial capacity has withered, foreign investment could intervene to halt further degradation of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
South Korea Needs to Take the Long Road to Free Trade
Seoul’s optimistic rhetoric belies deep skepticism about the prospects for a significant breakthrough on trade with the Trump administration.
Is North Korea the Next Target of Trump’s Search for a Deal?
Donald Trump apparently wants to reconnect with Kim Jong Un, but it’s unclear what a potential third summit might mean for denuclearization.
The Impact of U.S. Trade Policy on South Korea
The protectionist policies of the Trump administration have profound implications for both the United States and South Korea
How the U.S. and South Korea Can Power the Globe with Nuclear Energy
South Korea’s capabilities coupled with U.S. research and capital could answer many of the world’s most pressing energy questions.
The United States and South Korea: A Vital Economic Partnership for the 21st Century
If the United States and Korea are rowing in the same direction, the two countries should help set the pace for the rest of the world.
The Order and Chaos Surrounding U.S.-South Korea Tariff Negotiations
The imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Korea and the addition of import duties signify a sharp turn away from the KORUS FTA playbook.
US-Korea Investment and Diplomacy Ledger: Q1, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 marked the transition into what will likely be seen as a new global economic reordering.