Rethinking South Korea’s Demographic Challenge: The Economic Case for Temporary Labor Migration
The aging population will reduce productive capacity faster than capital accumulation and pronatalist policies can compensate.
Unpacking the Underlying Trends of South Korean Trade from July
It is worth reviewing the latest numbers for South Korean trade and its relationships with its largest trading partners.
Korea’s Healthcare System Part II: Policies to Contain the Growth of Healthcare Spending
Rapid demographic change makes it essential to improve the efficiency of Korea’s healthcare system to contain the rise in spending.
President Yoon’s Vision of Unification: Liberation, not Engagement
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol offered a dramatically different vision of Korean unification in his Liberation Day speech on August 15.
The Sado Gold Mine Decision: Is Compromise Over History Possible?
A troubling question remains whether the historical past of Japan’s colonial rule over Korea will again roil relations.
South Korea-Japan Relations: Assessing the Longevity of the Spirit of Camp David
While political leaders should be proud of trilateral progress, lingering historical resentments means the Korea-Japan leg remains tenuous.
Strengthening the Emerging US-India-South Korea Trilateral Relationship
There are several opportunities for commercial and supply chain cooperation that could prove beneficial for each of the three countries.
Why Does Korean Shipbuilding Matter for the United States?
As the world’s second-largest shipbuilding nation, South Korea has been frequently courted as a potential partner to shore up US shipbuilding.
What Happened: Q2 2024
What happened in U.S.-Korea trade and investment in the second quarter of 2024?
US-Korea Philly Shipyard Deal Enhances Global Supply Chain Security
By pursuing cooperation with allies, the United States will be able to ensure a robust defense posture and stability for global trade.