Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
Recent Posts
How Korea Is Viewed From Japan
Daniel Sneider •
Japanese observers have become increasingly apprehensive of deepening division within Korea, with growing worries about an absence of order.
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Steel Tariffs Undercut US Strategic Competition in EVs and AI Infrastructure
Tom Ramage •
The second-term trade actions impacting Korea and other countries will deeply affect the US ability to compete in steel-intensive industries.
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“Déjà vu All Over Again” as Trump Orders US Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council
Robert King •
The United States will cease to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and eliminate positions supporting the US representative.
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Decoupling, De-risking, and South Korea’s Strategic Challenges
Sunhyung Lee •
A return to decoupling could be the trend for the global economy under President Donald Trump’s second term.
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