Understanding the Gap in South Korea’s Perceived and Indexed Economy
One perplexing trend is the less sanguine numbers reported on the general perception about the country’s macroeconomic performance.
KEI Hosts the “Ambassadors’ Dialogue” Tour with US and Korean Ambassadors
For Immediate Release September 8, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) is pleased to announce the Ambassadors’ Dialogue, which is…
South Korea’s Emergence as a Hub in the Global Art Market
South Korea is emerging as a leading force in the global art market, attracting a large number of museum visitors, government investment, and galleries worldwide.
Korea’s Healthcare System Part III: Ensuring Equitable Access to Healthcare for All Households
Among OECD countries, South Korea’s public sector finances a lower proportion of the country’s health expenditures, resulting in high out-of-pocket payments for healthcare.
South Korea Back on Track for Nuclear Energy Exports: The Czech Bid and Beyond
South Korea’s hard-earned opportunity to regain its position in global nuclear power exports should be carefully managed and leveraged.
MZ Generation’s Perspective on Korean Unification
The MZ Generation’s preferences and perceptions will have considerable influence over South Korea’s policies on unification.
Rethinking South Korea’s Demographic Challenge: The Economic Case for Temporary Labor Migration
The aging population will reduce productive capacity faster than capital accumulation and pronatalist policies can compensate.
Korea’s Healthcare System Part II: Policies to Contain the Growth of Healthcare Spending
Rapid demographic change makes it essential to improve the efficiency of Korea’s healthcare system to contain the rise in spending.
President Yoon’s Vision of Unification: Liberation, not Engagement
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered a dramatically different vision of Korean unification in his Liberation Day speech on August 15.
The Sado Gold Mine Decision: Is Compromise Over History Possible?
A troubling question remains whether the historical past of Japan’s colonial rule over Korea will again roil relations.