In Search of South Korean Science Diplomacy
At the moment, politics constrains the matter of diplomatic negotiations with North Korea. The solution is science diplomacy.
U.S.-Korea Trade Imbalance Continues to Dramatically Decline
The U.S. trade deficit through October with the world expanded by 11 percent, but Korea bucked this trend by declining 22 percent to just $15.1 billion.
What Does the New NAFTA Agreement Mean for Korean Auto Makers?
The initial agreement announced to revise NAFTA includes proposed changes to automobile trade in North America that have implications for Hyundai and Kia.
Why Was Austria’s Intelligence Cooperation with South Korea Exposed?
A South Korean effort to gain intelligence on its neighbor to the North may have been exposed by the Austrian government.
The Challenges of a Second Minimum Wage Increase in South Korea
The Korean government announced on July 14 that it will raise the minimum wage next year by 10.9% to 8350 won ($7.40), following a 16.9% increase this year.
South Korean Economic Concerns Dampen Moon’s Approval Ratings
For the first time in his presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has seen his approval ratings fall below 60 percent as economic issues rise to the forefront of public concern.
Discord on South Korea’s “Island of World Peace”
A recent influx of Yemeni refugees on Jeju has given rise to a confluence of economic, social, and cultural concerns among South Koreans.
What Do We Know About Third-Country Born North Korean Children?
As the motives and routes of defection from North Korea diversify, the number of defectors’ children born in third countries has been increasing.
U.S. Merchandise Trade Deficit with South Korea Continues to Decline
While America’s overall merchandise trade deficit went up by 6.7 percent for the first six months of this year, it declined 23 percent with South Korea.
Record Heat in South Korea Prompts Talk of Including Extreme Heat as a “Natural Disaster”
A relentless and unprecedented heat wave continues to scorch South Korea, prompting concerns of mass electricity shortages, with little relief in sight.