What Lee Jae Myung’s Washington Debut Says About South Korea’s Foreign Policy
A New Era in U.S.-Korea Relations Trump and Lee are off to a good start, but it’s crucial for both that substantive discussions and agreements…
South Korea’s Battery Industry Faces Challenges
The Global Battery Landscape A larger role for Korea in the global battery industry would ease U.S. economic and security concerns about China’s dominance in…
Lawmakers Make an Economic Argument for Relocating the National Assembly
The ruling party doubles down on the claim that relocating the capital from Seoul to Sejong City would benefit the national economy.
Growing Pains: The Case of Kakao
The runaway success of Kakao’s mobile messaging app can be easily seen by its near universal use in South Korea. From high school students to working professionals, three-quarters of South Korea’s 50 million residents use Kakao’s free messaging service monthly with an additional 10 million monthly users outside of South Korea.