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Drawing the Line: Japan’s Crackdown on Messenger App Signals Need for International Digital Rules
By Haeyoon Kim
May 17, 2024
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Implications of the South Korean General Elections for the “Sleeping Dragons”
By Joo Young Kim
May 13, 2024
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Bolstering South Korea’s Role in Science and Engineering Research
By Randall S. Jones
May 9, 2024
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Increased Attention on Japanese Citizens Abducted by North Korea
By Robert King
May 7, 2024
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The South Korean Doctors’ Strike and the Global Predicament of Medical Training
By Mark Tokola
May 3, 2024
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Assessing Progress: President Yoon's Global Pivotal State Strategy After Two Years
By Terrence Matsuo
May 1, 2024
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UN Special Rapporteur Leads Effort Opposing China’s Forcible Repatriation of North Korean Refugees
Robert King
November 28, 2023
China's forced repatriation of North Koreans who fled their country is a violation of international human rights law.
The Deliverables from Yoon’s First APEC Summit
Tom Ramage
November 21, 2023
The APEC summit in San Francisco concluded with discussions heavily focusing on trade, investment, and security across the Indo-Pacific.
South Korean Conscription and the Challenges of a Declining Population
Terrence Matsuo
November 8, 2023
Although many advanced states face demographic challenges, it is especially acute for the Korea and its military.
Increasing Korea’s Potential Growth Rate
Randall S. Jones
November 6, 2023
Korea needs to utilize its strengths to strengthen lagging sectors and reduce the polarization in the Korean economy.
What is Korea’s Energy Exposure to the Conflict in the Middle East?
Tom Ramage
November 3, 2023
Given Korea's dependence on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy demands, the crisis in the Middle East could have wide-ranging effects.
From 'Six Children per Woman' to 0.7: How South Korea Confronts its 'Population Cliff' and Shrinking Labor Force
Darcie Draudt-Véjares
November 2, 2023
Korea stands at a critical demographic juncture, facing a declining birthrate that has far-reaching implications for its economy and society.
North Korean Refugees: Uptick in Number Reaching South Korea but China Is Forcibly Returning Refugees
Robert King
October 31, 2023
The number of North Korean refugees reaching South Korea has increased; at the same time, China is forcibly returning many to North Korea.
KEI Announces Appointment of Scott Snyder as the New President & CEO
Sang Kim
October 30, 2023
For Immediate Release October 30, 2023 KEI Announces Appointment of Scott Snyder as the New President & CEO WASHINGTON, DC — The Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) is pleased…
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