Lee Jae Myung Tests South Korea’s Pragmatic Diplomacy Between China and Japan
Seoul signaled commitment to a regional policy of pragmatic diplomacy, economic security, and broader regional stabilization.
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: Progress, Tensions, and What Comes Next for South Korea and Japan
2025 was always going to be significant because it was the fiftieth anniversary of the two countries establishing diplomatic relations.
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.
South Korea Walks a Narrow Bridge between China and Japan
Seoul’s careful management of the complex triangular relations in the region takes place against a backdrop of growing global uncertainty.
Korea Policy Series: Explaining the Lee Jae Myung Administration’s China Policy
The Lee administration has pursued a strategy of maximum flexibility in dealing with China, and so far China has reciprocated with measured responses.
2025 Year in Review: U.S.-South Korea Security and Extended Deterrence
The alliance faces a familiar challenge in a more complex environment: maintaining credible deterrence while adapting to evolving threats.