Survival Shows Redefine the K-Pop Industry
Popular TV program Produce 101 has generated greater global interest in K-pop, but the show could also hold the industry back.
Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with Korea Drops below Pre-KORUS Levels
The U.S.-Korea bilateral trade deficit has declined by 71 percent from its height in 2015 to below its pre-KORUS FTA level.
What Could be Saved by U.S. Trade Safeguards?
Whirlpool, which petitioned for the safeguard, saw its market share drop from 17.3% to 15.7%, falling from 2nd to the third place followed in the market.
Exempt Korea from Possible Tariffs on Imported Motor Vehicles and Parts
Korea should be provided an exemption from any proposed tariffs on imported motor vehicles and parts from the recent Section 232 investigation.
Is It Time for an MLB Game in South Korea?
Whether it’s a post-season All-Star tour or a season opening series, it’s time for MLB to deepen its efforts to grow the game in South Korea.
Record Levels of U.S. Agricultural Exports to South Korea
The U.S. exported record levels of agricultural products to Korea, going from nearly $7 billion in 2011 to a record $8.3 billion in 2018.
Seventh Anniversary of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
As we reflect on the success of the KORUS FTA, it is important to also remember that other factors may influence future economic behavior.
U.S.-ROK Cost-Sharing Deal Failed to Remove ‘Trump Risk’
Despite the U.S.-ROK agreement on a preliminary cost-sharing deal for U.S. troops in South Korea, its atypically short-term nature continues to raise risks
2018 in 5 Charts: The Korean Peninsula Edition
2018 has left us with some data to visualize key trends like DPRK sanctions, ROK-China relations, and North Korean cybercrimes. Top 5 Charts from KEI.
Shot Heard Around the World: WTO Vindicates Korea
WTO’s decision to uphold Korea’s right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs could severely impact Washington’s approach to the international institution.