Analysis and publications on economic policy, trade relations, business, financial issues, and commercial developments affecting U.S.-Korea relations.
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The U.S. position that national security is non-justiciable is fundamentally at odds with the WTO’s insistence on legal discipline.
Trump’s tariff saber-rattling is an opportunity to redefine the U.S.-South Korea relationship in a way that advances the national interest.
Once dismissed as an abstract nuisance, transnational subsidies have now become a central concern for countries.
The proposed tariff on cars is likely to severely affect U.S.-South Korea economic relations, as well as the U.S. economy itself.
The second-term trade actions impacting Korea and other countries will deeply affect the US ability to compete in steel-intensive industries.
A return to decoupling could be the trend for the global economy under President Donald Trump’s second term.
During a time of political change in both the United States and South Korea, new investments, partnerships, and diplomatic dialogues continued to strengthen the economic...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024, and his subsequent impeachment on December 14 have plunged the...
Kim Jong Un continues to fire ballistic missiles into the East Sea/Sea of Japan, showcasing an orderly and stable government. But this may be deceptive,...
The last thing South Korean monetary officials need to hear about is the US Department of the Treasury’s recent addition of South Korea to its...
The economic relationship between the United States and South Korea is stronger than ever, but President Donald Trump’s promises of higher US tariffs pose risks...
South Korea’s healthcare system, often lauded for its universal access and quality, is facing an emerging uneven provider-to-patient ratio crisis. This disparity disproportionately affects rural...
The United States and South Korea have established institutions to try and weather changes in administration. Measures like the US-Korea Supply Chain and Commercial Dialogue...
Financial issues plagued North Korea in 2024 with efforts to stop hyperinflation and currency debasement suddenly coming unraveled.
President Yoon Suk-yeol, like many of his peers, try to disentangle likely changes in US economic policies by the second Trump administration.