Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
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Why China Lost Its Battle with South Korea Over THAAD
China failed to realize that the dispute over THAAD wasn’t about bilateral relations with China, but the need to defend against North Korea.
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Korea’s Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of generating and consuming...
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China Squeezes North Korea Trade: Impact Not Yet Clear
China’s trade with North Korea fell sharply from relatively high August levels and continues an erratic if clear decline since tighter UN sanctions.
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What Renegotiating the KORUS FTA May Mean for the Future of Digital Trade in Korea
If the digital trade section of the KORUS FTA is amended, Korea will likely need to open up its e-commerce industry to foreign competitors.
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U.S. Poised to Set a Record Level of Merchandise Exports to Korea in 2017
One reason for the downward trend in the U.S. bilateral trade deficit with Korea is that the U.S. is on track to set a record in goods exports this year.
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