The Evolution of Mobile Telecommunications and Private Transport Services in North Korea
Unprecedented market activities are emerging in North Korea thanks to the expansion of state-run mobile telecommunications and private transport services.
Moon and Putin on North Korea and Economic Cooperation
Moon Jae-in arrived in Moscow earlier today for a three-day state visit to Russia, the first such visit by a South Korean president since 1999.
Kim Jong-un’s Two Strategic Decisions
The fork in the road at which Kim Jong-un finds himself is about more than whether or not to hang onto his nuclear weapons.
Taking Quick Delivery for Granted in South Korea
Widely known as the “Delivery Nation,” South Koreans enjoy high speed delivery services in almost every product, including food, socks, and staples.
Car Imports Do Not Harm U.S. National Security
Imposing tariffs based on an overly broad interpretation of national security could boomerang against U.S. interests as other nations replicate U.S. actions.
Young Koreans Are More Hopeful About the Economy Despite Challenges
For the first time in years, young South Koreans are optimistic about their country’s economy – even though major economic issues have not gone away.
The KORUS FTA and the Creative Industries
Enhanced bilateral trade and investment under the KORUS FTA has positively impacted the U.S. copyright industries in several ways.
Markets Optimistic about the Moon-Kim Summit but Investing in the Outcome is Premature
While there are reasons to be hopeful about the outcome of the summit, investing now in the resumption of Inter-Korean construction projects is premature even in the best case scenario.
How is Pyongyang Controlling its Won?
With a near Chinese embargo on exports causing an outflow of reserve dollars, how is North Korea maintaining stability in the domestic money supply.
Agriculture is the Clear-Cut Winner with Sound Trade Policy
In fact, NAFTA, and trade deals like KORUS FTA – the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement – are keeping our farms and rural communities not just afloat, but at the forefront and rapidly growing.