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This PDF is the full publication and contains all of the following sections: KEI Board of Directors KEI Advisory Council Preface Download PDF here Political Change in 2010-2012 and Regional…

The U.S. government has had a long and convoluted approach to the issue of bilateral or regional trade agreements involving East Asian countries. This paper focuses on three key aspects…

The U.S. pivot to Asia is emerging as one of the organizing principles for Washington’s future foreign policy as it views its own economic destiny becoming increasingly intertwined with the…

There is no doubt that the United States has been a dominant economic power in the world. U.S. troops are deployed in the various corners of the world, and their…

By Phil Eskeland International trade has become a top-tier political issue during this U.S. election cycle, in part, because many divergent factors, including diminished work opportunities for those without a college education, have come together to create a “perfect storm” for candidates at all levels in both political parties.  Many people in the United States…

By Min Tae Chung South Korea is well known for its rapid economic growth with its post- Korean War development. Early in South Korea’s economic development, also known as “the miracle of the Han River,” the economy underwent constant and rapid growth that has elevated South Korea’s economy to the heights of one of the…

By Junil Kim Earlier this year, we examined Korean-American voting preferences and the importance of the Korean-American vote in the years to come. A May 2016 survey conducted by three Asian American NGOs showed a significant preference by Korean-Americans for the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton. However, the survey also showed that…

By William Brown Any hopes that last spring’s “toughest ever” UN Security Council sanctions would cripple North Korea’s economy are likely to be dashed by recently released Chinese customs data.  An August surge in Chinese exports to North Korea, up 41 percent from a low point a year ago, and a 16 percent boost in…

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