Foreign Relations

South Korea is hardly alone in facing the uncertainties of the new Trump administration. Moreover, it is impossible to consider South Korea’s response to Trump’s foreign policy without considering how…

The return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 has brought a renewed emphasis on “America First” foreign policy, marked by a strategic retrenchment that challenges…

The U.S. presidential election marked the beginning of a new era of retrenchment. The new Donald Trump administration, inaugurated in January 2025, has swiftly shifted U.S. priorities to emphasize domestic…

The following policy brief is part of a limited series from the Korea Economic Institute of America inspired by the latest edition of Korea Policy, Volume 3 Issue 1. You can read the author's full paper by clicking here.  The return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 has brought a…

On July 20, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan was dealt a significant blow in the election for seats in the House of Councillors. Ahead of the election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that his goal was to maintain the LDP coalition’s majority in the chamber by winning a combined fifty seats. Instead,…

KEI is pleased to launch its flagship online journal, Korea Policy. The spring/summer 2025 issue of Korea Policy (Volume 3, Issue 1) titled “Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific Recalibration” is available now by clicking here.  The challenges facing the Lee Jae Myung administration arise from three different sources, each operating on different timelines. The first…

For the first time in decades, there is a real sense of urgency in revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding. There is bipartisan political interest in challenging China’s dominance in this space, and the U.S. private sector appears poised to capitalize on the momentum. Tangible and well-timed developments such as Hanwha’s purchase of Philly Shipyard have added to…