Trump’s Unilateral Trade Actions Ensnare Korea
The trade disruption seen over the first six months of the Trump administration has delivered unprecedented shocks to the global trading system.
Much Ado About Tariffs? Implications of the Trump Tariffs for South Korea
A trade deal could have big upsides for the defense industry, nuclear tech, energy, semiconductors, EVs, robotics, and AI
What the U.S. Tariff Letter Means for South Korea’s New Investment Strategy
Korean companies find themselves confronting a familiar yet pressing dilemma: how to convert mounting pressure into a strategic opportunity.
U.S. Policy Uncertainty and South Korean Multinationals’ Investment Decisions
Policy uncertainty in the United States has increased, which is influencing the long-term outlook for South Korean investment decisions.
The Historical and Institutional Foundations of Socioeconomic Linkages between the U.S. and South Korea
Amid tariffs and investments, many have pointed to the benefits of deep socioeconomic linkages between the United States and South Korea.
The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments
New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.
Transnational Subsidies: Navigating a New Trade Terrain
Once dismissed as an abstract nuisance, transnational subsidies have now become a central concern for countries.
What Happened: Q4 2024
During a time of political change in both the United States and South Korea, new investments, partnerships, and diplomatic dialogues continued to strengthen the economic and technological partnership between the two nations.
What Happened: Q3 2024
Q3 2024 witnessed a number of pivotal partnerships and deals across a wide range of industries as well as a plethora of high-level dialogues.
SK Hynix’s Latest CHIPS Act Funding Helps Land HBM Chips in the United States
The United States is working with its allies to develop robust supply chains for the production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.