Analysis and publications on economic policy, trade relations, business, financial issues, and commercial developments affecting U.S.-Korea relations.
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Popular TV program Produce 101 has generated greater global interest in K-pop, but the show could also hold the industry back.
The U.S.-Korea bilateral trade deficit has declined by 71 percent from its height in 2015 to below its pre-KORUS FTA level.
Whirlpool, which petitioned for the safeguard, saw its market share drop from 17.3% to 15.7%, falling from 2nd to the third place followed in the...
Korea should be provided an exemption from any proposed tariffs on imported motor vehicles and parts from the recent Section 232 investigation.
The U.S. exported record levels of agricultural products to Korea, going from nearly $7 billion in 2011 to a record $8.3 billion in 2018.
As we reflect on the success of the KORUS FTA, it is important to also remember that other factors may influence future economic behavior.
Despite the World Bank's hopes for reform in North Korea, Kim’s choices are ultimately constrained by security realities and how much confidence he has in...
2018 has left us with some data to visualize key trends like DPRK sanctions, ROK-China relations, and North Korean cybercrimes. Top 5 Charts from KEI.
WTO's decision to uphold Korea's right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs could severely impact Washington's approach to the international institution.
Recent data on China-DPRK trade hints at intensifying pains for the North Korean economy as Pyongyang seeks sanctions relief at Summit with President Trump.
The minimum wage increase has been much maligned, but a bigger threat to business dynamism in Korea may be the cost of renting retail space
Mount Kumgang and the Kaesong Industrial Complex will likely be considered for sanctions relief in upcoming negotiations. A range of factors will need to be...
Building a fairer economy will require shifting the balance of power between small businesses and chaebols - and the Moon administration can do more.
Samsung has taken a step toward supplying processing chips for next-generation vehicles, which also lessens U.S.-China trade war risks for the company
North Korea’s won slipped against the dollar in recent weeks, bringing into question whether Pyongyang is running out of hard currency amid sanctions.