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Korean Kontext

The Korean Kontext

Korean Kontext is a podcast series by the Korea Economic Institute of America in Washington, D.C. Its aim is to provide listeners with a source for broad-based, substantive information about the U.S.-Korean relationship from all angles: political, cultural, economic, and social. Tackling major topics using current and historical context, interviews with prominent policy leaders, scholars,and artists, and in-depth analysis, Korean Kontext is crafted to inform the newcomer and the Korea guru alike. The views expressed here are the interviewees’ alone.

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Should the U.S. be concerned about Chinese-North Korean relations?

July 28, 2017
Security

As North Korea's largest trading partner and political ally, China is a crucial factor in any potential solution to curb North Korea's weapons programs. President Trump…

Asia
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Learning Korean and Supporting Seniors: SAY’s Two in One Model

July 21, 2017

Founded in 2014, Korean startup SAY (Seniors and Youth) is a Korean tutoring company with a social mission behind their work – helping Korean retirees…

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Colonel Edward Forney and the Hungnam Evacuation

July 14, 2017
Security

In December 1950, while fighting the advancing Chinese army and bitter Korean winter, Colonel Edward Forney and other American and Korean officers managed to evacuate…

Asia
Korea, South
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A Discussion with Charlie Rangel, Former Congressman and Korean War Veteran

July 7, 2017

On June 26, a day after the 67th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, KEI hosted an event on Capitol Hill to honor…

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Going Together to the Twenty-First Century: U.S.-Korea Cooperation on Science and Technology

July 2, 2017

With this week's summit between American President Donald Trump and Korean President Moon Jae-In, it's worth looking back at one of the major positive outcomes…

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How do American News Outlets Cover Korea?

June 21, 2017

North Korea is no stranger to news headlines in America. The provocative actions of the secretive nation have made them a prime target for constant…

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Prepping for PyeongChang: Looking Ahead to the Winter 2018 Olympics

June 14, 2017

In February 2018, the South Korean city of PyeongChang will play host to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. With less than a year to go,…

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Visit Korea: American Tourism to South Korea on the Rise

June 5, 2017

In 2016, the number of American tourists visiting South Korea grew 12 percent, continuing a trend of slow but steady growth over the last few…

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