Fairness and Reciprocity? Reconsidering Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs on South Korea

The 'Liberation Day' tariffs on South Korea are best understood as political tools rather than trade policy rooted in sound analysis.

Fairness and Reciprocity? Reconsidering Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs on South Korea

The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?

Section 338 allows the president to impose 'new or additional duties' of up to 50% on products from countries that 'discriminate' against U.S. commerce

Americans Care Who Invests in America

South Korea enjoys an advantage when it comes to investing in the United States. This edge should not be taken for granted.

Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons

South Korea will need to improve the performance of its stock markets and small businesses by opening up to foreign portfolio investment

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.