KORUS and EUKOR On Automotive: Progress, But Not There Yet
This is the third in a three part series on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. The first part can be found here and the second…
Has the Kaesong Industrial Complex Bounced Back from the 2013 Shutdown?
While the process of internationalizing Kaesong may be slow, production seems to be bouncing back to normal levels.
10 Issues to Watch For on The Korean Peninsula in 2015
The issues that will be shaping events on the Korean Peninsula in 2015.
Three Questions About the Korea-China FTA
South Korea’s ambition to become a regional free trade hub in East Asia took another step towards reality as South Korea and China announced the outline of a conclusion of their bilateral FTA negotiations
Six Implications from the Mid-Term Elections for U.S Policy Towards East Asia
With Republicans winning a majority in the Senate for the first time in eight years, President Obama will face a Republican Congress for his final two years in office.
5 Important Issues for the New U.S. Ambassador to Korea
Issues for the new U.S. Ambassador to help keep the U.S.-Korea alliance strong and active, both in the Northeast Asia region and around the globe.
Will Korea Be Able to Join the TPP Talks?
Last November, after many months of consideration, South Korea expressed its interest in joining the 12 other Pacific Rim nations in participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
The KORUS FTA and the Debate Over Trade Promotion Authority
By Troy Stangarone In the ongoing debate over granting President Barack Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), previously known as Fast Track, three Democratic members of…
The Korean Peninsula in 2013 in Review
As we look back at the events that helped to shape 2013, we are also looking back the predictions The Peninsula made in our annual “10 Things to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2013” blog.
Strategic Points to Consider for the Korea-China Summit Meeting
In the aftermath of a successful summit meeting between Korea and the U.S., the Park Geun-hye administration is preparing for a summit meeting with Chinese…