How Korea’s Nuclear Power Decision Could Impact the U.S.-Korea Trade Deficit
The decision by the Moon Administration to shift from coal and nuclear power to LNG has long-term implications for South Korea’s trade surplus with the United States.
Should South Korea Join the Transition to All Electric Vehicles?
As the industry shifts toward electric vehicles, South Korea will need to consider the current state of the market for electric vehicles in South Korea.
Why Is There No UberX in Seoul?
Uber’s successful launch of UberSHARE and UberEATS in South Korea raises an important question: why is UberX still not offered?
Korean Classical Musicians Need to Become Entrepreneurs
Classical music is a dying art that is shrinking partly due to the lack of entrepreneurial innovation. This trend is especially evident in South Korea.
U.S.-Korea Relations: Don’t Drive a Wedge
There is a small but growing body of commentary arguing that Washington and Seoul are drifting apart on North Korea policy.
Agreement to Renegotiate KORUS FTA Removes Threat of Withdrawal for the Moment
This will be the second time that the United States has pushed to renegotiate the KORUS FTA, which was originally signed in 2007 but not implemented until 2012.
Preparing for Megacity Warfare: Seoul after North Korean Artillery and Chemical Attacks
Contingencies are needed in the case of a North Korean attack to prepare better interagency coordination and security in a homogenous megacity like Seoul.
Moon Jae-in Takes a Different Path to Change in South Korea
Moon Jae-in is showing he is different not by tearing apart Park Geun-hye’s legacy entirely, but rather by utilizing part of it to his advantage.
The Hidden Costs of President Moon’s Minimum Wage Policy
In July 2017, South Korea’s Minimum Wage Commission finalized the decision to increase the country’s minimum wage by 16 percent to 7,530 won ($6.60) per hour in 2018.
Korea Passing: Seoul’s New Foreign Policy Concern
The expression “Korea Passing” is being used more frequently these days as North Korea and the U.S. are talking mostly to each other.