US and South Korean Economic Growth Diverge in Q3 2024
South Korea eked out a disappointing 0.1 percent gain from Q2. In contrast, the US showed a 2.8 percent growth, down slightly from 3 percent.
Reopening the Sangdong Mine: South Korea’s Quest for Tungsten Autonomy
As the world looks beyond China to secure tungsten, concerns arise in Seoul about the limitations on its autonomy over this vital metal.
Strengthening South Korea’s Global Value Chain Through Increased Robot Adoption
Is South Korea doing enough to achieve the just-in-case strategy, in particular with the integration of industrial robots?
Announcing KEI’s New Korean IRA Investment Map
Explore major Korean investments spurred by the IRA in communities across the United States on our new interactive map.
Korea’s Strategic Futures Between Continental and Maritime Powers
Historically, the Korean Peninsula has acted as a pivot over which continental and maritime powers vie for control and influence.
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.
Digital Trade Wars 2: New US Legislation Labels KFTC’s Tech Regulation Discriminatory, But Is It?
New legislation introduced in the US Congress suggests that a major US-South Korea digital trade dispute could be unfolding.
Port Strike Should Prompt Strategic Thinking on US Supply Chains and the Role of AI
The port strikes should renew attention on economic security and efforts to promote stability in global commerce.
Timeline of the South Korean Government’s AI Efforts
South Korea has found itself at the center of forward momentum on the international governance and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI).
Legislative Diplomacy Represents a New Frontier of US-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Cooperation
A stronger relationship between the US, Korean, and Japanese legislatures will ensure that this critical framework survives and prospers.