Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Korea is a White Flag, not a Bargaining Chip
It may have just be bravado, but President Trump’s suggestion that the withdrawal of U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula may be on the table is problematic.
How are South Korean Voters reacting to Newly Created Political Parties?
The Bareun Future leadership hopes that the new party will be a watershed in Korean politics, which is dominated by a two-party system and regionalism.
Agriculture is the Clear-Cut Winner with Sound Trade Policy
In fact, NAFTA, and trade deals like KORUS FTA – the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement – are keeping our farms and rural communities not just afloat, but at the forefront and rapidly growing.
International Women’s Day in South Korea – Slow but Steady Progress
Korea ranks last in gender wage gap, women in managerial positions, and women on company boards, and next-to-last in the labor force participation rate.
U.S. Bilateral Trade Deficit with South Korea Drops 41 percent
The U.S. trade deficit with Korea in goods and services declined by $7.3 billion in 2017 on a record $23.2 billion in U.S. services exports to Korea.
2017 U.S. Agricultural Exports to South Korea Nearly Tied Record
In 2017, the U.S. ran a massive agricultural trade surplus with Korea of $6.3 billion. It generated nearly $9.6 billion in additional economic activity.
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics and North Korea’s Record on People with Disabilities
The participation of North Korean Paralympians in the Paralympics is a positive step in the recognition and implementation rights of disabled DPRK citizens.
Olympic Clouds Over Moon’s Approval Ratings?
Moon’s recent engagement of North Korea as part of the PyeongChang Olympics brought mixed reviews, and lowered his previously sky-high approval ratings.
Meet the Korean Musicians who Rocked the PyeongChang Closing Ceremony
At the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics yesterday, a wide variety of South Korean musicians showed off the breadth of Korean music.
Will Korea Face Higher Tariffs on Steel to Protect U.S. National Security?
South Korea is an ally both in national security and in trade. It should not have been included on the list of targeted countries for steel safeguards.