Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies

Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.

Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?

Nextrade could contribute to South Korea's progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.

U.S. Policy Uncertainty and South Korean Multinationals’ Investment Decisions

Policy uncertainty in the United States has increased, which is influencing the long-term outlook for South Korean investment decisions.

First Effects of the Tariff Shock on South Korea

Economic data for South Korea from recent months offers an early indicator of how tariffs might impact Korea’s economy and U.S.-Korea trade.

The Historical and Institutional Foundations of Socioeconomic Linkages between the U.S. and South Korea

Amid tariffs and investments, many have pointed to the benefits of deep socioeconomic linkages between the United States and South Korea.

The Future of U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding

Bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding could become a linchpin of U.S. maritime security and economic strategy for decades to come.

How the U.S.-UK Agreement Could Shape Future Trade Talks

The first major deal of the year carries implications for South Korea on everything from tech trade to agriculture

The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments

New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.

Untethered Sentiments: How Politics, Visibility, Perception, and Demographic Differences Shape American Views on Foreign Investment and Trade

South Korea Needs to Take the Long Road to Free Trade

Seoul's optimistic rhetoric belies deep skepticism about the prospects for a significant breakthrough on trade with the Trump administration.

The Impact of U.S. Trade Policy on South Korea

The protectionist policies of the Trump administration have profound implications for both the United States and South Korea

The United States and South Korea: A Vital Economic Partnership for the 21st Century

If the United States and Korea are rowing in the same direction, the two countries should help set the pace for the rest of the...

The Order and Chaos Surrounding U.S.-South Korea Tariff Negotiations

The imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Korea and the addition of import duties signify a sharp turn away from the KORUS FTA playbook.

US-Korea Investment and Diplomacy Ledger: Q1, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 marked the transition into what will likely be seen as a new global economic reordering.

US funding freeze threatens backbone of global efforts on North Korean human rights

The U.S. has played a uniquely important role in sustaining the global movement for truth, justice, and accountability for the people of North Korea. Today,...