Yoon Advances Diplomatic Goals at the G7 Summit
At the recent G7, Yoon Suk Yeol made progress in realizing his foreign policy vision of Korea as the “global pivotal state.”
The ROK-EU Summit: One Cog in a New Multilateral Machinery
The May 22 ROK-EU Joint Statement represents both a deepening of ties and an implementation plan for cooperation with other partners.
2022 in Review: 10th Anniversary of the KORUS FTA and Future of U.S.-Korea Economic Relations
2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the KORUS FTA, but was also a significant year for shaping the future of U.S.-Korea economic relations.
Koreans Eat More Ethically
Growing public interest in protecting the environment is driving investments in meat alternatives by leading South Korean firms.
New Phase in Old Partnership with Middle East
President Moon Jae-in’s three-nation trip to Middle East countries focuses on bolstering commercial and energy partnership with the region.
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
2021 in Review: South Korea’s Push to Become Carbon Neutral
In 2021, South Korea took two significant steps towards achieving Moon Jae in’s goal of placing South Korea on a path to being carbon neutral by 2050.
Korea Overpromises Its Technological Capacity
South Korea’s aim to bolster 5G services may prove overambitious as it struggles to remedy infrastructural deficits that prevent faster connectivity.
Korea Sweeps Its Trash Problems Abroad
COVID-19 has exacerbated South Korea’s trash problem, leading the country to rely on exporting its garbage to curb filling domestic landfills.
Economic Concerns Trump Environmental Policy
Despite policies acknowledging sustainable energy’s importance, South Korea’s Green New Deal is weaker than initially promised.