2022 in Review: 10th Anniversary of the KORUS FTA and Future of U.S.-Korea Economic Relations

2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the KORUS FTA, but was also a significant year for shaping the future of U.S.-Korea economic relations.

2022 in Review: The 30th Anniversary of Korea-China Relations and Their Future Prospects

For 30 years, Korea has been careful to balance its largest neighbor China on the one hand, and its security partner the U.S. on the...

HYBRID EVENT | The “Golden Ticket Syndrome” in Korea: How the Competition for Attractive Careers Leads to Low Youth Employment

Korean Economic Growth is Projected to Decelerate

The OECD projects that Korea’s GDP growth will slow from 2.7% in 2022 to just under 2% in 2023 and 2024.

Pension Reform is a Top Priority for Korea

To ensure adequate retirement income Korea needs to undertake pension reform, expand company pensions, and encourage private savings.

Prospects and Potential for Trilateral Trade Cooperation among the United States, Korea, and the European Union

Esports Rises as a Viable Career Field for Young South Koreans

As young Koreans navigate an increasingly competitive education system and job market, esports present a new opportunity.

Korea’s Falling Birthrate Raises Concern

Korea's low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.

CHIPS Act: Outlook and Implications for South Korea

The CHIPS Act and the future of U.S.-ROK technological cooperation pose challenges and opportunities for South Korea and its semiconductor industry.

The Impacts of Economic Sanctions and COVID-19 on the North Korean Economy: 2017-2020

Renewed South Korea-Mexico Ties

South Korea’s focus on fostering economic ties with Mexico reveals its hope of using the renewed relationship to address supply chain issues.

Korea Leads the Global Antitrust Challenge Against Digital Goliaths

Building on a worldwide surge in discontentment, Korean firms make the first antitrust challenge against Google’s monopolistic behavior in the app market. 

Ethics of South Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance

South Korea provides police training to Southeast Asia, but regional trends raise wider questions about its moral implications.

Small Enterprises Lead Tech Innovations

Patenting activity by SMEs revealed tech-led growth through a crisis, but the country remains disproportionately reliant on manufacturing.

Depreciating Currency Adds to Burden of Rising Oil Prices

For South Korea, geopolitical conflict and changes in U.S. monetary policy significantly impact the country’s ability to purchase oil.