Kim Jong Un: Crossing the Rubicon and Slipping on the Stones for Economic Reform
Not all is easy for Kim Jong-un as he must soon make important and probably irrevocable decisions with respect to how far he will allow the market economy to expand.
Implications of Trump’s Election on U.S. Trade Policy Towards Korea
Unlike past U.S. elections, President-elect Donald Trump has made trade a centerpiece of his campaign.
Has the KORUS FTA Cost the United States 100,000 Jobs?: Part I – A Look at Trade in Goods
Do claims of the KORUS FTA costing the United States 100,000 jobs hold up?
Why Does International Trade Take a Political Beating in the United States
International trade has become a top-tier political issue during this U.S. election cycle that has come together to create a “perfect storm” for candidates at all levels in both political parties.
Minimum Wage in South Korea
As the Korean economy started growing, its relations with the labor sector also started changing, and so has one of its most basic factors, the wages of the workers.
Samsung’s Troubles Demonstrates How Different North and South Korea Really Are
North Korea and South Korea are different, but sometimes it takes a crisis in each country to draw those differences out.
The Rise of Self-deprecating Terms Such as “Hell Chosun” and “Dirt Spoon” among the Young Generations in Korea
These days, college students graduate into a competitive job markets where a high unemployment rate and an oversupply of workers coexist.
China’s North Korea Trade Surges in August: Are sanctions busted?
Any hopes that last spring’s “toughest ever” UN Security Council sanctions would cripple North Korea’s economy are likely to be dashed by recently released Chinese customs data.
Misconceptions About Trade Dominate the First Presidential Debate
Last night’s debate between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump highlights trade as a top tier political issue in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
5 Books on Korean History Besides “The Two Koreas”
Any student of Korea policy knows “The Two Koreas,” by Don Oberdorfer. Famous both for its physical heft and its incredible detail, this book is regularly referenced as the go-to history book in Korea policy circles.