Beyond the Data: The Impact of the Ukraine War on Semiconductor Production
The widely publicized shortage of semiconductors from the pandemic faces new challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Outlook for the Korean Economy
External threats of disruptions to the world economy due to the war in Ukraine are perhaps the biggest risk to the Korean economy.
Mapping Kim Jong-un’s Appearances, 2012-2021
There is a long tradition of considering North Korean leaders’ public appearances as a potential source of information on the regime’s priorities.
Senate Confirmation Advances for Ambassador Philip Goldberg, Nominee for U.S. Envoy to South Korea
With President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol set to be sworn-in on May 10, the timing is right for the new United States Ambassador to assume his post in South Korea.
Does the Military Still Shape Korean Politics?
President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol received endorsements from five former senior military officers. Did their endorsements influence voters?
The Hazy Future of a Nuclear South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign comment that he would consult the U.S. over redeploying tactical nuclear weapons shows Korean leaders are more comfortable raising the topic.
North Korea and Global Food Prices: A Coming Shock?
Will the food price shock unleashed by the war in Ukraine find its way into the North Korean economy?
The Historical Momentum behind the Korean Air-Asiana Airlines Merger—New Approach, Same Conclusion
To understand the context behind the Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger, one must understand the unique historical momentum driving it.