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.
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