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Understanding the Gap in South Korea’s Perceived and Indexed Economy
By Je Heon (James) Kim
September 11, 2024
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Domestic Reevaluation is Needed Before Revitalizing Korea-Vietnam Smart City Cooperation
By Sea Young (Sarah) Kim
September 10, 2024
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South Korea’s Emergence as a Hub in the Global Art Market
By Je Heon (James) Kim
September 5, 2024
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Korea’s Healthcare System Part III: Ensuring Equitable Access to Healthcare for All Households
By Randall S. Jones
September 4, 2024
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Harris and Trump Debate America’s Economic Vision
Tom Ramage
September 12, 2024
Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump helped narrow down the key economic issues on the docket.
Understanding the Gap in South Korea’s Perceived and Indexed Economy
Je Heon (James) Kim
September 11, 2024
One perplexing trend is the less sanguine numbers reported on the general perception about the country’s macroeconomic performance.
Domestic Reevaluation is Needed Before Revitalizing Korea-Vietnam Smart City Cooperation
Sea Young (Sarah) Kim
September 10, 2024
South Korea’s smart city approach calls for heightened governmental efforts to monitor public-private cooperation between the two countries.
KEI Hosts the “Ambassadors' Dialogue” Tour with US and Korean Ambassadors
Sang Kim
September 8, 2024
For Immediate Release September 8, 2024 WASHINGTON, DC — The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) is pleased to announce the Ambassadors' Dialogue, which is a high-profile outreach program featuring…
SK Hynix’s 10nm DRAM and the Expanding Power of Compute
Tom Ramage
September 5, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix succeeded in developing a 10-nanometer transistor process for 16 GB Double Data Rate 5 dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, representing a significant development for the power of compute.
South Korea’s Emergence as a Hub in the Global Art Market
Je Heon (James) Kim
September 5, 2024
South Korea is emerging as a leading force in the global art market, attracting a large number of museum visitors, government investment, and galleries worldwide.
Korea’s Healthcare System Part III: Ensuring Equitable Access to Healthcare for All Households
Randall S. Jones
September 4, 2024
Among OECD countries, South Korea’s public sector finances a lower proportion of the country’s health expenditures, resulting in high out-of-pocket payments for healthcare.
Senior North Korean Officials Who Successfully Defect Are Principally Diplomats Abroad
Robert King
September 3, 2024
The few North Korean government officials who have managed to defect are generally officials working abroad on diplomatic assignments.
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