Economics

In this episode we speak with Doug Goudie, Director of International Trade Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Mr. Goudie draws from his experiences to share his perspective…

In this episode we hear from Tami Overby, Vice President for Asia at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and former President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Ms.…

An exclusive interview with Dr. Alon Levkowitz, author of the most recent edition of the Korea Economic Institute’s Academic Paper Series. His paper, titled “The Republic of Korea and the…

As the United States and South Korea move forward in advancing joint technological and industrial development, 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. The following is a timeline of major US-Korea partnerships and deals along with significant meetings…

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) ended an East and Gulf Coast strike—its first strike since 1977—on October 3. Determined to receive substantial pay raises for workers, one of the ILA’s main points of contention was the role that automation may play in the industry as part of the overall progress in AI. Had it not…

While Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump affirmed what we already know about the candidates’ stances on economic policy, it also helped narrow down the key economic issues on the docket. From the outset, both candidates offered their own respective visions to stabilize economic unpredictability. The Harris…

Several important economic figures released by the South Korean government last week suggest that the overall economy is in good shape. One perplexing trend, however, is the less sanguine numbers reported on the general perception and sentiment about the country’s macroeconomic performance. This seeming discrepancy is worth examination because “feelings” about the economy can affect…

As disruptions in supply chains continue, what practical steps can the U.S. and Korea take to strengthen supply chains against future crises?