The Next Potential Flash Point with North Korea – August Military Exercises
Although tensions with North Korea seem to have eased during the past few days, there is urgency to the question, “What will happen next?”
Korea’s New Craving for Kakao Bank
Kakao Bank launched its internet-only banking service on Thursday, July 27, meeting unprecedented enthusiasm from Korean users.
U.N. Sanctions Against North Korea: A Look Back
Sanctions have played a foundational part in the international community’s efforts to curtail North Korea’s weapons programs over the past decade.
Ten Useful Korean Dating Terms
If you’ve ever been in Korea around Valentine’s Day (or Peppero Day, or Christmas), you know that Korean dating culture is no joke. To help you navigate the world of relationships in Korea, we’ve compiled a list of 10 useful Korean words to describe different aspects of dating and relationships.
Moon Jae-in’s Economic Agenda Three Months In
As this week marks the end of Moon Jae-in’s first three months in office, what does the administration’s economic reform agenda look like so far and how is it being received?
Are the New UN Sanctions Enough to Slow North Korea’s Missile Development Program?
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed new sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s intercontinental ballistic missile tests on July 4 and 28.
Full Book | Korea’s Economy Vol. 31
Dear Readers, With the 31st edition of Korea’s Economy, we have turned our focus to Northeast Asia where China and Japan represent two of South…
Presidential Puppies in the Blue House
South Korean President Moon Jae-in garnered attention last week with the announcement of the newest presidential resident, a rescue dog named Tory.
As Chinese Tourists Continue to Drop, Korea Turns to the Middle East
As several KEI analyses have shown, South Korea’s tourism industry has been one of the main casualties of China’s economic retaliation over deployment of the THAAD missile defense system.
Pyongyang’s Deficit Soars: Won Steady But for How Long?
ICBMs are not the only things soaring in North Korean skies. Comprehensive second quarter data released by China Customs last week shows a huge jump in North Korea’s trade deficit with China.