South Korea’s Political Parties: Bareun Makes its Case
Here is a brief look at the current state of the four major political parties in South Korea today.
The Korean Oscar Nomination that Could Have Been
Among the big Korean films of 2016, two of the biggest explored the colonial Japanese period, but they couldn’t be more different.
What the U.S. Rejection of TPP, Brexit, and a New Trade Agreement May Mean for Korea
President Donald Trump did not take long in fulfilling his campaign promise to pull out of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Just three days into his presidency, he formally withdrew the United States from the TPP and began to honor his pledge to change the way the United States does trade.
An Agenda for U.S.-Korea Relations Under the Trump Administration
As the Trump administration begins to build its foreign policy, what should its agenda be for relations with South Korea and handling North Korea?
U.S.-Korea Relations: The Obama Years
For the last eight years, we’ve seen a relationship that has grown beyond the Cold War confines of the threat from North Korea and that has begun to evolve into more of a partnership that works together both in the region and on the global stage.
A Conversation on USFK’s Move from Yongsan to Camp Humphreys
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of the KEI podcast Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Major General James Walton, Director for Transformation and Restationing for U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).
How Korean-Americans Transformed the History of Science and Technology
As we celebrate Korean-American Day, a look at how Korean-American’s have helped to shape science and technology.
South Korea’s Struggle Against Avian Influenza
In South Korea the more contagious and deadly N5H6 strain of avian influenza was first diagnosed on November 17th.
How Seoul Could Help Make America’s Transit Great Again
One of President-elect Trump’s most talked-about plans is a massive investment in America’s infrastructure, unfortunately America doesn’t have the best record in building efficient public transit.
The Trump Administration and Trade Policy: Confirmation Questions for the Commerce and USTR Nominees
The issue of trade was raised to a top-tier issue during the election and the hearings will help provide insight into the future direction of policy.