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.
Korea and the Trump Administration: Confirmation Questions for State and Defense Nominees
For the purposes of those with a particular interest in Northeast Asia, and Korea in particular, following are questions that we would love to see asked and answered during the upcoming confirmation hearings.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2017
Our annual look at the events that will shape the Korean peninsula in the coming year.
Will the Trump Administration’s Policies Have a Negative Impact on the Korean Economy?
After the U.S. presidential election, many experts were concerned about the policies of the new U.S. administration and how they might affect East Asia and the Korean economy in particular.
The Year of the Unexpected: A Look Back At the Korean Peninsula in 2016
Whether it was the British vote to leave the European Union in June or the impeachment of the South Korean President Park Geun-hye in December, 2016 will be remembered for a series of unexpected events and the questions they have raised about how they may shape the future.
GSOMIA: Beneficial But Was The Timing Right?
On November 14th, Han Min-goo, the Minister of National Defense tentatively signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) with Japan.
South Korea’s Dad Dilemma: More Fathers Take Paternity Leave but Large Gap Remains
The South Korean government has been pretty creative in its search for a solution to their rock bottom birth rate – from subsidies for fertility treatment to encouraging employees to go home without saying goodbye to their boss. But one of the country’s giant conglomerates is taking a more drastic step by mandating that their male employees take a month off after having a child.
Has the KORUS FTA Cost the United States 100,000 Jobs?: Part 2 – A Look at U.S.-Korea Economic Relations
When looking at jobs and the KORUS FTA there are three additional factors to consider – trade in services, foreign direct investment, and items covered by the KORUS FTA.