The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?
Section 338 allows the president to impose ‘new or additional duties’ of up to 50% on products from countries that ‘discriminate’ against U.S. commerce
Americans Care Who Invests in America
South Korea enjoys an advantage when it comes to investing in the United States. This edge should not be taken for granted.
Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
South Korea will need to improve the performance of its stock markets and small businesses by opening up to foreign portfolio investment
Lee Jae-myung’s Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment
South Korea’s friends and neighbors are watching not just what Lee says but whether he governs as the centrist he campaigned to be.
Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate
Depending on how Lee leads, South Korea may be on the threshold of dramatic domestic and international policy changes.
Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea’s progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.
South Korean Foreign Policy in a Polarized World: Passing the Baton to South Korea’s New Political Leadership
The question is whether or not future leadership persists in efforts commensurate with Korea’s international reputation and influence.
Key Issues Shaping South Korea’s Presidential Election
South Korean voters will elect a new president on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this year.
Old Wounds, New Votes: Japan’s Changing Role in Korea’s Election Discourse
The leading candidate’s attempts to moderate his position suggest Japan may not be as controversial in domestic politics as it has been.
The Future of U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding
Bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding could become a linchpin of U.S. maritime security and economic strategy for decades to come.