Korea Policy is the premier journal for analysis and commentary on developments affecting the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
Korea Policy is the flagship journal of the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI), providing peer-reviewed analysis on developments affecting the U.S.-South Korea alliance. Bridging scholarly insight and policy relevance, Korea Policy features original research and expert perspectives on strategic, political, economic, and other issues shaping Korea's role in the world. In this way, KEI aims to inform academic debate, guide policy discussions, and foster a deeper understanding of the important partnership between the United States and South Korea. Korea Policy is an open-source academic journal commissioned, edited, and published bi-annually by KEI in Washington, D.C.
Latest Publication
Volume 3, Issue 2
December 2025
The latest issue examines the implications of Lee Jae Myung’s election for the U.S.–ROK alliance and South Korea’s regional dynamics and focuses on new areas of alliance cooperation in the trade, shipbuilding, and energy sectors.
Aims and Scope
Korea Policy is the premier journal for analysis and commentary on developments affecting the U.S.-South Korea alliance. Bridging scholarly insight and policy relevance, Korea Policy features original research and expert perspectives on strategic, political, economic, and other issues shaping Korea's role in the world. In this way, KEI aims to inform academic debate, guide policy discussions, and foster a deeper understanding of the important partnership between the United States and South Korea. Contributions come from leading scholars, practitioners, and emerging voices across various fields. Korea Policy is an open-source academic journal commissioned, edited, and published by the Korea Economic Institute of America in Washington, D.C.
Editorial Board
Ellen Kim, Director of Academic Affairs, Korea Economic Institute of America
Jennifer Ahn, Program Manager, Korea Economic Institute of America
Sebastian Garcia, Program Officer, Korea Economic Institute of America
Samuel de Vignier-Awad, Senior Multimedia Producer, Korea Economic Institute of America
Archiving Content
Korea Policy publications are archived on the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)'s website. In the event that Korea Policy ceases publication, all published materials will remain in KEI's archives to guarantee long-term digital preservation.
Contact
Please contact the editorial team at sg@keia.org or ek@keia.org.