How the U.S.-UK Agreement Could Shape Future Trade Talks
The first major deal of the year carries implications for South Korea on everything from tech trade to agriculture
The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments
New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Decision: How We Got Here and What Comes Next
The Constitutional Court will decide on April 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. KST whether to uphold the Assembly’s decision.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s Impeachment Trial: A Legal Timeline
A detailed timeline of all major court dates, their participants, and other details related to Yoon’s impeachment proceedings
Exploring South Korea’s Digital Trade Environment: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Companies
The digital trade landscape in South Korea offers significant opportunities for U.S. companies, but it also presents a range of challenges.
South Korea’s Efforts to Adapt to the Impact of Climate Change
South Korea’s climate targets are ambitious, as Korea was the world’s thirteenth-largest GHG emitter in 2023.
South Korea’s Continuing Turmoil: A Timeline
Contributors (last name alphabetical): Je Heon (James) Kim, Joo Young Kim This timeline is the third part of a series that covers major events in the aftermath of South…
US Public Opinion on Hallyu and Implications for Korean Soft Power
An analysis of US public opinion suggests that the recent rise of Hallyu should be taken seriously due to its impact on attitudes about Korea.
Political Turbulence Clouds South Korea’s Economic Outlook
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, and his subsequent impeachment on December 14 have plunged the country into its worst political crisis in nearly 40 years, with some signs of a negative economic impact. The economy was already showing signs of weakness before the December political crisis. The additional concerns about political instability have led some forecasters to downgrade their outlook for Korea in 2025.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2025
The year 2024 ended with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, his impeachment by the National Assembly, and the ensuing political turmoil and uncertainty. While 2025 will be largely defined by South Korean efforts to regain normalcy and stability in its domestic and global affairs, as well as the inauguration of the Donald Trump administration, other key issues will define and impact the Korean Peninsula this year.