Korean Study Abroad Numbers Drop as Return on Investment Falters
For South Korean children, studying abroad and mastering English used to be the key to success, prompting waves of students to head overseas for their diplomas
Korean Boom: As Foreign Language Enrollments Drop in the U.S., Korean is on the Rise
In a June article, Foreign Affairs magazine decried the “decline of international studies,” citing a broad trend of “the scaling back of a long-term national commitment to education and research focused on international affairs.”
Could a Grexit Impact Korea’s Economy?
For Korea, the potential impact of a Greek default or Grexit would not be so much from Greece itself, which only accounts for 0.2 percent of Korea’s exports, but if the crisis were to spread beyond Greece.
Roller Coaster Ride of Trade Politics – Part III
This has been an incredibly fascinating past several weeks to anyone who has followed the politics of trade policy in the U.S. Congress.
Roller Coaster Ride of Trade Politics – Part II
The House of Representatives is experiencing the topsy-turvy ride otherwise known as trade politics
Korea and Trade Promotion Authority
What does the looming vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President have to do with Korea?
Modi to Korea: Enhanced Partnership but Adjustments Needed in Korea – India Ties
Modi’s efforts, along with the meetings and arrangements stemming from this visit, may provide the space and opportunities to move on from past deficiencies and create new possibilities for Korea – India relations.
Roller Coaster Ride of Trade Politics
Last week saw one of the most interesting weeks in the politics of trade policy on Capitol Hill in many years.
British Election Outcome Good News for Korea
Thinking through the international effects of the British election is also a reminder that Korea has global interests, and therefore events anywhere in the world can make a difference to Korea’s peace and prosperity.
Three Questions Behind Korea’s Decision to Join the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank
There is a significant story behind the headlines about Korea applying to be one of the founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), but it is not about whether South Korea likes the United States or China best.