The Historical and Institutional Foundations of Socioeconomic Linkages between the U.S. and South Korea
Amid tariffs and investments, many have pointed to the benefits of deep socioeconomic linkages between the United States and South Korea.
The Future of U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding
Bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding could become a linchpin of U.S. maritime security and economic strategy for decades to come.
What Happened: Q4 2024
During a time of political change in both the United States and South Korea, new investments, partnerships, and diplomatic dialogues continued to strengthen the economic and technological partnership between the two nations.
Mitigating the New Politics of Zero-Sum
Major political developments at the end of 2024 have ushered in new unpredictability in the US-South Korea relationship for 2025. First came the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States, followed by dramatic events in South Korea that are still evolving after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law. Deep political division is a powerful undercurrent contributing to both these developments, the aftermath of which will play out in unique and uncertain ways in each country over the course of 2025.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2025
The year 2024 ended with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, his impeachment by the National Assembly, and the ensuing political turmoil and uncertainty. While 2025 will be largely defined by South Korean efforts to regain normalcy and stability in its domestic and global affairs, as well as the inauguration of the Donald Trump administration, other key issues will define and impact the Korean Peninsula this year.
[2024 in Review] What the US Presidential Election and the American Public’s Views Mean for South Korea
A KEI survey suggests that public opinion about the bilateral relationship and US commitments is relatively robust and broadly bipartisan.
Under Trump the US-ROK Alliance Will Increasingly Be About China
What is certain is that US defense and military officials will increasingly view the alliance through the lens of US-China competition.
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.
Economic Issues for Korea in the Next US Administration
With a host of pending initiatives, here are some of the top economic issues for the US-Korea relationship in the next US administration.
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.