Will Korea Be Able to Join the TPP Talks?
Last November, after many months of consideration, South Korea expressed its interest in joining the 12 other Pacific Rim nations in participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
The KORUS FTA and the Debate Over Trade Promotion Authority
By Troy Stangarone In the ongoing debate over granting President Barack Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), previously known as Fast Track, three Democratic members of…
Internationalizing the Kaesong Industrial Complex and the Troubles of Orascom
In the aftermath of last spring’s shutdown of the Kaesong Industrial Complex, the Park administration has sought international investment to serve as a bulwark against future actions by North Korea that would endanger Kaesong’s operations.
Park Geun-hye’s Visit to India: Looking to Enhance Korea-India Relations
South Korean President Park Geun-hye travelled to India this week for her first overseas trip in 2014.
The Korean Peninsula in 2013 in Review
As we look back at the events that helped to shape 2013, we are also looking back the predictions The Peninsula made in our annual “10 Things to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2013” blog.
Korea Moves Towards Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership
While Korea’s announcement is only the first step in the process, Korea’s eventual membership in the TPP would be a natural outgrowth of the current administration’s broader economic and trade policy.
Korea and Asian Markets Look to Enhance Trade in Currencies Other than the Dollar
In recent weeks some of Asia’s biggest economies, including Korea, have concluded a series of currency swap agreements to facilitate trade without U.S. dollars.
Overcoming North Korea to Build a Eurasian Economic Space
Achieving President Park’s vision for Eurasia will require developing a means of integrating North Korea into the broader regional framework and mitigating the risk of Pyongyang arbitrarily shutting down links between South Korea and the continent.
Securing Korea’s Energy Future
Korea recently hosted the 22nd annual World Energy Congress with a focus on securing tomorrow’s energy today, a key concept for an energy import dependent country.
Laying the Foundation for Innovation and Economic Growth in Korea and the United States
Korea and the United States both enjoy a number of competitive advantages – high innovation capabilities, educated and sophisticated workforces, and cutting-edge technologies in key areas, such as information, health care, and energy.