Indo-Pacific Archives - Page 8 of 19 - Korea Economic Institute of America

Roadblocks to a Successful Resolution of the South Korea-Japan Forced Labor Dispute

Although ROK-Japan talks aim to mend bilateral relations, a sustainable solution for the forced labor issue requires an efficient and legitimate agreement.

Jae Chang

July 25, 2022

Analysis

Moving Trilateral Cooperation Beyond North Korea

Security partnership between the United States, South Korea, and Japan remains reactive to North Korean threats, limiting the scope of cooperation.

Kaitlyn King

June 25, 2022

Analysis

New Relations with an Old “Frenemy”

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's delegates to Japan reaffirmed Yoon's pledge to rebuild bilateral relations and improve US-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation.

David Lee

May 1, 2022

Analysis

New Phase in Old Partnership with Middle East

President Moon Jae-in’s three-nation trip to Middle East countries focuses on bolstering commercial and energy partnership with the region.

Korea View

January 24, 2022

Analysis

Korea-Japan Tensions Should Not Prevent CPTPP Talks

While Korea-Japan tensions are likely to continue, they should not be allowed to interfere with talks for South Korea to join the CPTPP.

Terrence Matsuo

January 5, 2022

Analysis

2021 in Review: Hope for Better Korea-Japan Relations in 2022

Pundits everywhere like to describe Seoul-Tokyo relations as at their “worst ever.” The description is great clickbait yet often absent of context.

Alexis Dudden

December 21, 2021

Analysis

Will the Next President Climb the Mount of Distrust Between Korea and Japan?

Regardless of who the next Korean president is, he will have an opportunity to refocus the very critical relationship between Seoul and Tokyo.

Terrence Matsuo

December 2, 2021

Analysis

300 Days Since Myanmar Coup: How South Korea Can Deliver Aid That Counts

Korea has an opportunity to play a more influential role in furthering democratization in Myanmar by serving as a regional basis for coordinated efforts.

Sea Young (Sarah) Kim

November 17, 2021

Analysis

Push for Improved Trilateral Relations Under Biden

President Biden’s first and second world leader meetings exhibit U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationship.

Korea View

May 27, 2021

Analysis

North Korea and the Third World: Historical Origins

Dr. Stephan Haggard reviews Dr. Benjamin Young's recent book "Guns, Guerillas and the Great Leader," which highlights North Korea's long history of projecting a Third...

Stephan Haggard

April 16, 2021

Analysis

Beijing Calibrates Its Approach to Seoul

China’s engagement with South Korea seems more focused on calibrating Beijing’s position vis-à-vis Washington than addressing tangible challenges shared with Seoul.

Korea View

April 14, 2021

Analysis

South Korea’s Strategic Relationships with Quad Members

After defense cooperation discussions in the UAE, the South Korean Defense minister went on to hold high-level defense talks with India.

Korea View

April 11, 2021

Analysis

South Korea’s Strategic Partnership in the Middle East

South Korea reaffirms its strategic relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a high-level visit to the country.

Korea View

March 31, 2021

Analysis

China’s Relations with the Biden Administration on North Korea

Since its inauguration, the Biden Administration has faced a long list of pressing domestic and foreign policy issues and challenges to tackle. People wonder how...

Yun Sun

March 15, 2021

Analysis

Moon Pushes for Reconciliation with Japan

President Moon’s March 1 Independence Movement Day speech reaffirms his focus on mending relations with Japan in the coming year.

Korea View

March 12, 2021

Analysis