Deepening South Korea’s Relations with the Middle East
The active relationship between South Korea and the Middle East Area is relatively young.
Why This May Be South Korea’s Most Consequential Presidential Election
The next administration will come into office at time when South Korea faces a wide array of economic, political, social, and security challenges.
The European Union: A Key Partnership for the Next South Korean Administration
The EU and South Korea share important values such as human rights, democracy and a market economy, making the EU an important partner for South Korea and the next presidential administration.
Prospects for Stronger Ties with Africa for the Next South Korean Administration
Although Korea embarked on closer diplomatic relations across Africa in recent years, Seoul has tended to focus on short-term projects that lack continuity.
The Next South Korean Administration and Relations with Latin America
From both strategic and economic stances, it is critical that the future South Korean administration continue to expand trade and investments in Latin America.
ASEAN -Korea Relations Under the Next South Korean Administration
Since establishing a Sectoral Dialogue Partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1989, South Korea has rapidly expanded its diplomatic ties, economic partnerships, and development assistance efforts in Southeast Asia.
What the Recent U.S. Action on Steel Means for Korea
On April 20, 2017, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, directing him to conduct a “Section 232” investigation into the national security implications of steel imports.
Chinese Tourists to South Korea Drop 40 Percent in March Amid THAAD Row
It’s official – new numbers from March confirm that China’s THAAD retaliation has significantly cut into South Korea’s tourism industry.
Hallyu Immersion: Learning Korean through Pop Culture
Hallyu fans who have always wanted to be able to understand their favorite stars when they speak in Korean now have a new tool – Viki’s Learn Mode.
What Korea Should Learn from Treasury and Trump in the Last Week
Attempting to contest rumors in Seoul that the U.S. would name Korea and/or China a currency manipulator for political reasons, last month I argued against both the possibility of such a decision and the scope of its financial impact. Thankfully, my points on the latter were not necessary.