10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2024
South Korea’s rapprochement with Japan and North Korea’s embrace of Russia significantly shaped events on the Korean Peninsula in 2023. Both promise to have a…
2023 in Review: North Korea Slowly Begins to Reopen to the World
Some North Korean pandemic restrictions continue to remain in place despite the rest of the world having returned to normal.
Economic Allies: Highlights of the Past Seventy Years of U.S.-Korea Economic Relations
No reflection of 70 years of the U.S.-Korea alliance would be complete without examining exactly what it means to be an economic ally.
Growing Ties with Indonesia: A First Look at South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Indonesia has helped to jumpstart South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy due to the timely nature of the recent bilateral summit.
Korea’s Falling Birthrate Raises Concern
Korea’s low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.
CHIPS Act: Outlook and Implications for South Korea
The CHIPS Act and the future of U.S.-ROK technological cooperation pose challenges and opportunities for South Korea and its semiconductor industry.
The Outlook for the Korean Economy: Will Stagflation Curb Growth?
With inflation expected to rise, many forecasters warn that the global economy may be entering a period of stagflation. Will this curb Korea’s growth?
President Yoon’s Economic Policies
President Yoon Suk Yeol campaigned on economic policies changes that could bring significant economic benefits to South Korea.
South Korea, Ukraine and Russia Part II: The Economic Dimension
Pursuing sanctions on Russia poses nowhere near the tough choices that arise when talking about Korea’s dependence on trade and investment with China.
Beyond the Data: Gender and Immigration in South Korea
Despite a declining workforce and a need for foreign workers, South Korea maintains some of the strictest immigration controls among the OECD countries.