South Korea’s Interpretation of U.S. Multilateralism
While the United States looks to address shared global challenges, South Korea sees multilateralism as a vehicle to advance its national interest.
Meet the Four Korean American Members of the 117th Congress
Throughout the course of roughly a century since Koreans initially migrated to the United States, only two Koreans were elected to the U.S. House of…
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2021
We were reminded last year that it can be difficult to anticipate the events that will dominate any given year. As 2020 began, few people…
The Obama Administration and North Korea in 2009 Part 2: Negotiating Multilateral Sanctions
With Joe Biden headed to the White House, North Korea watchers are speculating how the incoming administration will deal with this long-standing foreign policy irritant….
Korea’s Participation in RCEP is Likely to be Beneficial
On November 15th, fifteen countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest free trade agreement. It includes the ten ASEAN countries and some…
North Korea’s Trade with China Continues to Collapse from COVID-19
North Korea’s decision to enact strict border controls at the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in China continues to have a significant effect on trade.
North Korea and the COVID Crisis: The Sanctions Angle
China and South Korea are best positioned to play a role in helping North Korea, and should exploit the discretion they are being given to act.
Domestic Labor Market Faces Coronavirus Headwinds
Economic uncertainties created by the coronavirus revealed that skilled workers in the manufacturing sector face more risks than other groups in the labor market.
Opposition Party’s Unorthodox Strategy Lost Amidst Virus Concerns
Voters sideline political maneuvering ahead of the legislative election and focus more on the government’s efforts to stop the Coronavirus.
Coronavirus Countermeasures Under Domestic Scrutiny
Seoul’s efforts to contain the coronavirus must also contend with public criticism that it is placing too much emphasis on upholding ties with Beijing.