Lee Jae-myung’s Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment
South Korea’s friends and neighbors are watching not just what Lee says but whether he governs as the centrist he campaigned to be.
Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate
Depending on how Lee leads, South Korea may be on the threshold of dramatic domestic and international policy changes.
Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea’s progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.
South Korean Foreign Policy in a Polarized World: Passing the Baton to South Korea’s New Political Leadership
The question is whether or not future leadership persists in efforts commensurate with Korea’s international reputation and influence.
Key Issues Shaping South Korea’s Presidential Election
South Korean voters will elect a new president on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this year.
Old Wounds, New Votes: Japan’s Changing Role in Korea’s Election Discourse
The leading candidate’s attempts to moderate his position suggest Japan may not be as controversial in domestic politics as it has been.
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.
First Effects of the Tariff Shock on South Korea
Economic data for South Korea from recent months offers an early indicator of how tariffs might impact Korea’s economy and U.S.-Korea trade.
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 Future of U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding
Bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding could become a linchpin of U.S. maritime security and economic strategy for decades to come.