Korean Food Shaping U.S. Perceptions
While public attitudes toward South Korea in the United States are broadly favorable, interest in food stands out among other South Korean cultural exports.
Fairness and Reciprocity? Reconsidering Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs on South Korea
The ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on South Korea are best understood as political tools rather than trade policy rooted in sound analysis.
Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.
Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
From May 13 to 15, 2025, the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) brought its Future of Korea outreach program to Burlington, Vermont.
U.S. Policy Uncertainty and South Korean Multinationals’ Investment Decisions
Policy uncertainty in the United States has increased, which is influencing the long-term outlook for South Korean investment decisions.
The Historical and Institutional Foundations of Socioeconomic Linkages between the U.S. and South Korea
Amid tariffs and investments, many have pointed to the benefits of deep socioeconomic linkages between the United States and South Korea.
The Future of U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding
Bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding could become a linchpin of U.S. maritime security and economic strategy for decades to come.
How the U.S.-UK Agreement Could Shape Future Trade Talks
The first major deal of the year carries implications for South Korea on everything from tech trade to agriculture
The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments
New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.