Korea Adjusts Policies as the Economy Hangs in the Balance
Policy makers in Seoul take steps to avoid an economic slowdown as global economic trends move against Korea.
Korea’s New Auto Dispute with Europe
With French automakers struggling with the euro crisis the French government is looking to limit Korea’s access to European markets.
What Would a Modern Greek Euro Tragedy Mean for Korea?
How a Greek exit from the euro zone could impact the Korean economy.
Five Issues to Consider for a Korean FTA with China
Now that Korea and China have agreed to begin FTA negotiations, what does that mean for Korea and trade in East Asia?
What Happens to the North Korea Pipeline Now?
Do North Korea’s provocative acts hinder the prospects for a pipeline to deliver Russian gas to South Korea?
Singh-Lee Meeting: Strategic Partnership Building Before Nuclear Summit
By Nicholas Hamisevicz Next week, President Lee Myung-bak and South Korea will host numerous leaders and heads-of-state from around the world for the 2012 Nuclear…
Five Questions on the KORUS FTA with Amy Jackson of AMCHAM Korea
With the KORUS FTA set to come into effect, The Peninsula talked with Amy Jackson of the American Chamber of Commerce for five questions about…
Expectations Run High for the KORUS FTA
By Troy Stangarone After more than six years of negotiations, debate, and delay, the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) will come into effect tomorrow….
Cross-Strait Détente: A Case Study for Inter-Korea Relations?
Cross-Strait relations have improved dramatically since 2008. What caused such different outcomes? What lessons from the Cross-Strait relations can be applied to inter-Korea relations?
A More Complicated Relationship for Korea in the Middle East
Korea’s dependence on the Middle East for energy and its success in developing export markets in the region gives Korea a strong interest in peace and stability in the region.