Are U.S.-ROK Military Exercises Unnecessary Provocations?
Reasonable people might wonder if the North Korean may have a valid point when they complain that U.S.-ROK joint military exercises are unnecessarily provocative.
February 2015: Working Separately, Not Together in Inter-Korean Relations
With Koreans returning from the Lunar New Year holidays, another opportunity to return to a better state of inter-Korean affairs passed as well.
Korea: Unsung Beneficiary of Export Control Reform
Just a few weeks ago, two sub-agencies within the U.S. Department of Commerce released two important statistics that have gone relatively unnoticed even by keen observers of Korea.
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security gives huge New Year’s Gift to U.S. and Korea Energy Consumers
On December 30, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which regulates the exports of certain sensitive items from the United States, gave a gift to U.S. and Korean energy producers and consumers.
Opportunities for U.S.-Korea Energy Collaboration
Changes in the global energy market provide a great opportunity to U.S. and Korea to generate mutual benefits through enhanced energy collaboration between the two countries.
5 Important Issues for the New U.S. Ambassador to Korea
Issues for the new U.S. Ambassador to help keep the U.S.-Korea alliance strong and active, both in the Northeast Asia region and around the globe.
The KORUS FTA and the Debate Over Trade Promotion Authority
By Troy Stangarone In the ongoing debate over granting President Barack Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), previously known as Fast Track, three Democratic members of…
Cybersecurity in the Context of the U.S.-ROK Alliance
As cyberspace becomes a critical frontier in the international security landscape, it will no doubt emerge as a challenging dynamic for alliances built on pre-existing global paradigms.
The ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty at 60 Years: Relevant Now and in the Future
As we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the 1953 ROK/U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty we should keep in mind that celebrate is the right word for Koreans and Americans to attach to this milestone.
Laying the Foundation for Innovation and Economic Growth in Korea and the United States
Korea and the United States both enjoy a number of competitive advantages – high innovation capabilities, educated and sophisticated workforces, and cutting-edge technologies in key areas, such as information, health care, and energy.