Trump’s AI Action Plan Belies Contradictions Between Innovation and Security
The Trump administration’s AI action plan appears to be a whole-of-government effort to accelerate the growth and proliferation of U.S. AI technology.
Unpacking the U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal
Reaching such a deal before August 1 allows Korea to compete with trading partners such as the European Union and Japan on a level playing field.
What the Japan and EU Trade Deals Mean for South Korea
Agreements shed some light on what a realistic deal with South Korea may look like, but also what South Korea may have to contend with.
Timeline of U.S.-Korea Liberation Day Tariff Negotiations
The U.S. and South Korean governments appear committed to following other countries like the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Japan in making a deal.
Q2 2025 U.S.-Korea Trade and Diplomacy Ledger
As the U.S. and South Korea implement policy and personnel changes that accompany new administrations, both countries continue down the path of engagement.
Trump’s Unilateral Trade Actions Ensnare Korea
The trade disruption seen over the first six months of the Trump administration has delivered unprecedented shocks to the global trading system.
Much Ado About Tariffs? Implications of the Trump Tariffs for South Korea
A trade deal could have big upsides for the defense industry, nuclear tech, energy, semiconductors, EVs, robotics, and AI
What the U.S. Tariff Letter Means for South Korea’s New Investment Strategy
Korean companies find themselves confronting a familiar yet pressing dilemma: how to convert mounting pressure into a strategic opportunity.
Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.
Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
From May 13 to 15, 2025, the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) brought its Future of Korea outreach program to Burlington, Vermont.