Congress Supports Action for Human Rights in North Korea But Still Does Not Act
Congress will be in session for roughly four weeks from Labor Day to the end of September, with an overcrowded agenda to complete approval of…
Kim Jong Un Has No Interest in Meeting Donald Trump
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before the end of the year. While the U.S. president seems certain…
The Middle East War Starts and Ends With Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.
How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping U.S.-Korea Relations
Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.
What America-First Cybersecurity Means for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance
Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.
Understanding the $350 Billion MOU Putting Seoul Under Pressure
The deal may not only help Korea avoid higher tariffs, but also lower the cost of capital for strategic investments in the United States.
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.
2025 Year in Review: Policy Uncertainty and Global Economic Resilience
Korea’s cosmetics industry has moved beyond trend-driven consumption and matured into a key export pillar.
The Supreme Court Case That Could Redefine U.S.-Korea Trade
If the court upholds the use of IEEPA to impose broad tariffs, it would fundamentally alter how U.S. trade policy is authorized and executed.
Trump and Lee Cut a Deal but the Devil in the Details Gets the Last Word
The full picture of the tariff and security negotiations may only become clear once the U.S. and Korea release mutual fact sheets or joint statements.