Korean AI Market Competition Heats Up
Elon Musk tweeted that AI has “vastly more risk than North Korea.” So, it may be ironic that Korean companies are so eager to apply AI into their services.
Provoking the Market: Investors More Worried about Washington’s Response than Pyongyang’s Provocations
Analysts have attributed recent market downturns to North Korean provocations, but investors seem to be reacting more negatively to responses from the Trump administration.
No Reason to Withdraw from the KORUS FTA
Rumors flooded Washington over the Labor Day holiday weekend that the U.S. would soon withdraw from the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).
Korea Unveils Ambitious Plans for “Mooncare”
On August 9, right before hitting his 100th day in office, Korean President Moon Jae-In unveiled his plan to expand Korea’s already extensive healthcare system, a proposal quickly dubbed “Mooncare.”
Benefits of KORUS FTA Not Eclipsed by the Trade Deficit
Much has changed since President Trump first raised his concerns about the KORUS FTA,
Koreans Push Back Against Abuse of Power by Franchises
Scandals have led to a pushback against Korean franchises.
Korea’s New Craving for Kakao Bank
Kakao Bank launched its internet-only banking service on Thursday, July 27, meeting unprecedented enthusiasm from Korean users.
Moon Jae-in’s Economic Agenda Three Months In
As this week marks the end of Moon Jae-in’s first three months in office, what does the administration’s economic reform agenda look like so far and how is it being received?
As Chinese Tourists Continue to Drop, Korea Turns to the Middle East
As several KEI analyses have shown, South Korea’s tourism industry has been one of the main casualties of China’s economic retaliation over deployment of the THAAD missile defense system.
Pyongyang’s Deficit Soars: Won Steady But for How Long?
ICBMs are not the only things soaring in North Korean skies. Comprehensive second quarter data released by China Customs last week shows a huge jump in North Korea’s trade deficit with China.