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
Unpacking the Underlying Trends of South Korean Trade from July
Je Heon (James) Kim •
It is worth reviewing the latest numbers for South Korean trade and its relationships with its largest trading partners.
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Korea’s Healthcare System Part II: Policies to Contain the Growth of Healthcare Spending
Randall S. Jones •
Rapid demographic change makes it essential to improve the efficiency of Korea’s healthcare system to contain the rise in spending.
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President Yoon’s Vision of Unification: Liberation, not Engagement
Daniel Sneider •
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered a dramatically different vision of Korean unification in his Liberation Day speech on August 15.
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The Sado Gold Mine Decision: Is Compromise Over History Possible?
Daniel Sneider •
A troubling question remains whether the historical past of Japan’s colonial rule over Korea will again roil relations.
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South Korea-Japan Relations: Assessing the Longevity of the Spirit of Camp David
Terrence Matsuo •
While political leaders should be proud of trilateral progress, lingering historical resentments means the Korea-Japan leg remains tenuous.
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