2023 in Review: North Korea Slowly Begins to Reopen to the World
Some North Korean pandemic restrictions continue to remain in place despite the rest of the world having returned to normal.
What Happened this Quarter: Q3 2023
What happened in U.S.-Korea trade and investment in the third quarter of 2023?
Trump’s Truck Tariff Straw Man
It is doubtful that Trump’s extension of the protective tariff on Korean pickup trucks had that much of an effect on the American market.
2022 in Review: The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on South Korea
South Korea’s enformcent of sanctions on Russia and the effects of the war have had a direct impact on South Korean trade.
2022 in Review: 10th Anniversary of the KORUS FTA and Future of U.S.-Korea Economic Relations
2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the KORUS FTA, but was also a significant year for shaping the future of U.S.-Korea economic relations.
Growing Ties with Indonesia: A First Look at South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Indonesia has helped to jumpstart South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy due to the timely nature of the recent bilateral summit.
Beyond the Data: Does South Korea Have a Stake in the Ukraine?
With Russian troops poised to potentially invade the Ukraine, does South Korea have a stake in the outcome? There is one suprisingly important connection.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
Korea-Japan Tensions Should Not Prevent CPTPP Talks
While Korea-Japan tensions are likely to continue, they should not be allowed to interfere with talks for South Korea to join the CPTPP.
South Korea’s Trade Vulnerabilities on Display
After prolonged focus on managing the trade balance, South Korea is caught off guard by the U.S. government’s new approach to international trade.