The Dollar’s Discontents
A weaker dollar’s benefits for US manufacturing may be dubious, but its costs to the United States, Korea, and the global economy are clear.
What Happened: Q3 2024
Q3 2024 witnessed a number of pivotal partnerships and deals across a wide range of industries as well as a plethora of high-level dialogues.
Digital Trade Wars 2: New US Legislation Labels KFTC’s Tech Regulation Discriminatory, But Is It?
New legislation introduced in the US Congress suggests that a major US-South Korea digital trade dispute could be unfolding.
Port Strike Should Prompt Strategic Thinking on US Supply Chains and the Role of AI
The port strikes should renew attention on economic security and efforts to promote stability in global commerce.
American Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy in East Asia and the Korean Peninsula
What do recent developments in US foreign policy imply for American public attitudes about East Asia and the Korean Peninsula?
Legislative Diplomacy Represents a New Frontier of US-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Cooperation
A stronger relationship between the US, Korean, and Japanese legislatures will ensure that this critical framework survives and prospers.
“Do-Nothing Congress” Deserves That Name as the North Korean Human Rights Act is Still on Hold
Unfortunately, one of the unfinished agenda items for Congress is reauthorizing the North Korean Human Rights Act.
Harris and Trump Debate America’s Economic Vision
Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump helped narrow down the key economic issues on the docket.
South Korea Back on Track for Nuclear Energy Exports: The Czech Bid and Beyond
South Korea’s hard-earned opportunity to regain its position in global nuclear power exports should be carefully managed and leveraged.
Unpacking the Underlying Trends of South Korean Trade from July
It is worth reviewing the latest numbers for South Korean trade and its relationships with its largest trading partners.