What May Be Driving Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Against South Korea
Investment commitments, tariff deals, and bilateral MOUs may now have to be completed with the caveat in mind that anything can change at a moment’s notice.
How Russia Hopes to Help North Korea Blunt the U.S.-South Korea Alliance
The two nations are steeped in the same ideological brew of ultra-nationalism, hyper-militarism, and illiberalism.
Korean Investment Will Keep Coming but Washington Must Unclog the Talent Pipeline
If Washington wants the strategic benefits that come with Korean FDI, it will need to align immigration policy with the industrial strategy it has chosen.
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