Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
South Korea will need to improve the performance of its stock markets and small businesses by opening up to foreign portfolio investment
How the U.S.-UK Agreement Could Shape Future Trade Talks
The first major deal of the year carries implications for South Korea on everything from tech trade to agriculture
The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments
New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.
South Korea Needs to Take the Long Road to Free Trade
Seoul’s optimistic rhetoric belies deep skepticism about the prospects for a significant breakthrough on trade with the Trump administration.
The Impact of U.S. Trade Policy on South Korea
The protectionist policies of the Trump administration have profound implications for both the United States and South Korea
The United States and South Korea: A Vital Economic Partnership for the 21st Century
If the United States and Korea are rowing in the same direction, the two countries should help set the pace for the rest of the world.
The Order and Chaos Surrounding U.S.-South Korea Tariff Negotiations
The imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Korea and the addition of import duties signify a sharp turn away from the KORUS FTA playbook.
US-Korea Investment and Diplomacy Ledger: Q1, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 marked the transition into what will likely be seen as a new global economic reordering.
How the Trump Administration Views Reciprocal Tariffs
Trump’s tariff saber-rattling is an opportunity to redefine the U.S.-South Korea relationship in a way that advances the national interest.
Transnational Subsidies: Navigating a New Trade Terrain
Once dismissed as an abstract nuisance, transnational subsidies have now become a central concern for countries.