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By Tom Ramage
April 17, 2024
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The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to Reauthorize the Law
By Robert King
April 8, 2024
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Digital Trade Wars: What U.S. Policymakers Need To Understand about South Korea’s Tech Regulation
By Haeyoon Kim
March 28, 2024
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A Conversation on USFK’s Move from Yongsan to Camp Humphreys
January 18, 2017
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of the KEI podcast Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Major General James Walton, Director for Transformation and Restationing for U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).
16 Issues for the Trump Administration to Consider in Developing a New North Korea Policy
Troy Stangarone
January 17, 2017
If the Trump administration were to consider a significant overhaul of U.S. policy on North Korea, here are 16 issues the incoming administration should consider in developing a new policy.
How Korean-Americans Transformed the History of Science and Technology
Juni Kim
January 13, 2017
As we celebrate Korean-American Day, a look at how Korean-American's have helped to shape science and technology.
South Korea’s Struggle Against Avian Influenza
January 12, 2017
In South Korea the more contagious and deadly N5H6 strain of avian influenza was first diagnosed on November 17th.
How Seoul Could Help Make America’s Transit Great Again
January 11, 2017
One of President-elect Trump's most talked-about plans is a massive investment in America’s infrastructure, unfortunately America doesn't have the best record in building efficient public transit.
The Trump Administration and Trade Policy: Confirmation Questions for the Commerce and USTR Nominees
Phil Eskeland
January 10, 2017
The issue of trade was raised to a top-tier issue during the election and the hearings will help provide insight into the future direction of policy.
Korea and the Trump Administration: Confirmation Questions for State and Defense Nominees
Mark Tokola
January 9, 2017
For the purposes of those with a particular interest in Northeast Asia, and Korea in particular, following are questions that we would love to see asked and answered during the upcoming confirmation hearings.
Another Way of Dealing with North Korea: Negotiation Without Engagement
Mark Tokola
January 6, 2017
The Trump Administration should offer talks with Pyongyang to decrease tensions being caused by North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, but it isn't so simple.
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