Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
South Korean Losses from China’s THAAD Retaliation Continue to Grow
China and South Korea reached an agreement in November to restore normal economic relations. That no longer appears to be the case.
How South Korea Hopes to Translate Public Spending into Growth and Reform
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s agenda of public sector-led economic and social reform hinges on creating 810,000 government jobs.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
Price Movements Suggest Volatile Food and Fuel Markets in North Korea
The continuing stability of the North Korean won against the U.S. dollar in informal trading markets speaks to the success in handling overall inflation
No Kids Zones Spread Across Korea, Even as Birthrate Continues to Drop
In the last few years, Korea has seen a proliferation of so-called “no kids zones” – restaurants and cafes that ban children under a certain age.
U.S. Trade Deficit with South Korea Continues to Decline
If present trends continue for the final two months of 2017, the U.S. will set a record level of merchandise exports to Korea, reaching nearly $48 billion.
South Korea 20 Years After the IMF Rescue Package
Twenty years ago South Korea agreed a painful program prescribed by the IMF as the condition of a loan package focused on restoring market confidence.
What Newly Nominated Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell Might Mean for South Korea’s Economy
The general consensus over President Donald Trump’s nomination of Jerome Powell as the new Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Chair is that Powell is a safe bet.