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.
Higher Tariffs on Imported Vehicles and Parts from Korea Will Harm U.S. National Security
Not only are there sound economic reasons not to impose higher tariffs on Korea motor vehicle and parts imports, it will also damage U.S. national security.
Is Choo Shin-soo the Second-Best Player Ever from Asia in MLB?
Without question, the best position player from Asia to play in MLB is Ichiro Suzuki, but Choo Shin-soo may be the second best.
Korean Women Protest Epidemic of Spy Cam Crimes
South Korea is fighting a rash of spy cam crimes – people who film women in places like toilets or the subway without their permission.
South Korean Opinion of North Korea Spikes
In a new poll from the Asan Institute, South Korean public opinion of North Korea has greatly increased since the beginning of 2018, hitting 4.71 out of 10 in their June poll.
The Secrets to Success for Marvel Movies in South Korea
When Avengers: Infinity War was released in South Korea on April 25, 980,676 people watched it just on the first day, a record high among Marvel movies.
Consequences of South Korea’s New Shortened Workweek
Known for its “inhumanely long” workweek, South Korea just shortened its maximum working hours from 68 to 52 hours per week.
Interpreting Admiral Harris’ Appointment to Seoul
The policy community responded with widespread relief that we finally have a new Ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry B. Harris.
Korea- Mexico Relations: Where Ties are a Win
While South Koreans celebrated their team’s upset victory over Germany in the World Cup earlier this week, no country was happier about the win than Mexico.