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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at KEI!
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at KEI!
🎥 New Eye on Korea Episode!
Troy Stangarone joins KEI to discuss how the Trump administration’s tariff framework is reshaping U.S.–Korea economic ties, from autos and EVs to semiconductors and shipbuilding.
▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQHMwJMakA
Troy Stangarone joins KEI to discuss how the Trump administration’s tariff framework is reshaping U.S.–Korea economic ties, from autos and EVs to semiconductors and shipbuilding.
▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQHMwJMakA
Are Trump’s Tariffs a Threat to the U.S.–South Korea Partnership? | Eye on Korea Ep. 23
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December 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
🎥 New Eye on Korea Episode!
Troy Stangarone joins KEI to discuss how the Trump administration’s tariff framework is reshaping U.S.–Korea economic ties, from autos and EVs to semiconductors and shipbuilding.
▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQHMwJMakA
Troy Stangarone joins KEI to discuss how the Trump administration’s tariff framework is reshaping U.S.–Korea economic ties, from autos and EVs to semiconductors and shipbuilding.
▶️ Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQHMwJMakA
Bruce Klingner argues the U.S.–South Korea alliance faces its most serious test yet, as a more transactional U.S. approach raises doubts about security commitments and forces Seoul to balance U.S. and China ties.
➡️ Read the full brief: keia.org/the-peninsul...
➡️ Read the full brief: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Korea Policy Series: The U.S.-South Korea Alliance Faces Uncertain Future - Korea Economic Institute of America
The United States should well remember Winston Churchill’s famous maxim, “The only thing worse than fighting with allies is fighting without them.”
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December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Bruce Klingner argues the U.S.–South Korea alliance faces its most serious test yet, as a more transactional U.S. approach raises doubts about security commitments and forces Seoul to balance U.S. and China ties.
➡️ Read the full brief: keia.org/the-peninsul...
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Q3 growth surprised forecasters. South Korea grew about 5% SAAR as domestic demand rebounded, while U.S. growth is estimated 3.6%. William Brown notes the momentum but flags lingering structural risks for Korea.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4iZjq55
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Against Expectations, U.S. and South Korean Growth Accelerates in the Third Quarter - Korea Economic Institute of America
Estimates surprise some experts as both economies turn inward and upward.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Q3 growth surprised forecasters. South Korea grew about 5% SAAR as domestic demand rebounded, while U.S. growth is estimated 3.6%. William Brown notes the momentum but flags lingering structural risks for Korea.
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4iZjq55
➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4iZjq55
📘 New issue of Korea Policy is out now!
Vol. 3, Issue 2 examines a strategic reset of the U.S.–ROK alliance under Trump and Lee, from security shifts to trade, tariffs, shipbuilding, and energy cooperation.
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Vol. 3, Issue 2 examines a strategic reset of the U.S.–ROK alliance under Trump and Lee, from security shifts to trade, tariffs, shipbuilding, and energy cooperation.
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Korea Policy Vol. 3, Issue 2 Archives - Korea Economic Institute of America
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December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
📘 New issue of Korea Policy is out now!
Vol. 3, Issue 2 examines a strategic reset of the U.S.–ROK alliance under Trump and Lee, from security shifts to trade, tariffs, shipbuilding, and energy cooperation.
🔗 Read more: keia.org/issue/korea-...
Vol. 3, Issue 2 examines a strategic reset of the U.S.–ROK alliance under Trump and Lee, from security shifts to trade, tariffs, shipbuilding, and energy cooperation.
🔗 Read more: keia.org/issue/korea-...
Robert King explains why UN condemnation of North Korea’s human rights abuses held for a 20th straight year, despite political change in Washington and Seoul. Even engagement-minded governments faced limits set by the severity of Pyongyang’s record.
➡️ Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
➡️ Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
UN Condemnation of North Korea’s Human Rights Abuses Holds Firm Despite Political Shifts - Korea Economic Institute of America
The gravity, scale and nature of human rights violations in North Korea are without parallel in the contemporary world.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Robert King explains why UN condemnation of North Korea’s human rights abuses held for a 20th straight year, despite political change in Washington and Seoul. Even engagement-minded governments faced limits set by the severity of Pyongyang’s record.
➡️ Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
➡️ Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
🇺🇸🇰🇷 South Korean investment is powering Arizona and the U.S. Southwest 🔋⚡
On Dec 5, KEI partnered with Global Ties Arizona and Thunderbird School of Global Management for a roundtable on EV batteries, semiconductors, and Korean FDI driving growth and jobs.
On Dec 5, KEI partnered with Global Ties Arizona and Thunderbird School of Global Management for a roundtable on EV batteries, semiconductors, and Korean FDI driving growth and jobs.
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🇺🇸🇰🇷 South Korean investment is powering Arizona and the U.S. Southwest 🔋⚡
On Dec 5, KEI partnered with Global Ties Arizona and Thunderbird School of Global Management for a roundtable on EV batteries, semiconductors, and Korean FDI driving growth and jobs.
On Dec 5, KEI partnered with Global Ties Arizona and Thunderbird School of Global Management for a roundtable on EV batteries, semiconductors, and Korean FDI driving growth and jobs.
Daniel Sneider says the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy signals a retreat, leaving Asia to manage the fallout as allies take on more security and focus shifts to trade.
➡️ Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
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A National Security Strategy of Retreat Leaves Asia to Manage the Consequences - Korea Economic Institute of America
Washington embraces an America First worldview that blends isolationism with U.S. primacy and pushes allies and partners to the margins.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Daniel Sneider says the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy signals a retreat, leaving Asia to manage the fallout as allies take on more security and focus shifts to trade.
➡️ Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
➡️ Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
🇺🇸🇰🇷 South Korean investment is reshaping Central Texas. On Dec 3, KEI and Opportunity Austin hosted a roundtable with Ambassador Kang, senior MOFA officials, and industry leaders on Samsung’s fabs and FDI boosting the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🇺🇸🇰🇷 South Korean investment is reshaping Central Texas. On Dec 3, KEI and Opportunity Austin hosted a roundtable with Ambassador Kang, senior MOFA officials, and industry leaders on Samsung’s fabs and FDI boosting the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.
Korean investment is reshaping coastal Georgia.
KEI hosted a roundtable with the Savannah Economic Development Authority at the Hyundai Metaplant, where officials highlighted how Korean FDI is building a high-skilled manufacturing base, a global supply-chain hub, and a leader in EV production.
KEI hosted a roundtable with the Savannah Economic Development Authority at the Hyundai Metaplant, where officials highlighted how Korean FDI is building a high-skilled manufacturing base, a global supply-chain hub, and a leader in EV production.
December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Korean investment is reshaping coastal Georgia.
KEI hosted a roundtable with the Savannah Economic Development Authority at the Hyundai Metaplant, where officials highlighted how Korean FDI is building a high-skilled manufacturing base, a global supply-chain hub, and a leader in EV production.
KEI hosted a roundtable with the Savannah Economic Development Authority at the Hyundai Metaplant, where officials highlighted how Korean FDI is building a high-skilled manufacturing base, a global supply-chain hub, and a leader in EV production.
North Korea is adjusting to intensifying great-power rivalry. Scott Snyder and Ellen Kim explain how Pyongyang is strengthening ties with Russia, reengaging China, and using geopolitical competition to expand its leverage and ease pressure.
➡️ Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/3MmhyXV
➡️ Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/3MmhyXV
North Korea’s Strategic Play in an Era of Great Power Confrontation - Korea Economic Institute of America
After decades of diplomatic isolation, economic destitution and marginalisation in the post-Cold War era, North Korea is returning as a destabilising force.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
North Korea is adjusting to intensifying great-power rivalry. Scott Snyder and Ellen Kim explain how Pyongyang is strengthening ties with Russia, reengaging China, and using geopolitical competition to expand its leverage and ease pressure.
➡️ Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/3MmhyXV
➡️ Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/3MmhyXV
Happening now at Georgia Tech!
KEI and Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School are bringing together government, industry, and research leaders to discuss why Georgia plays a critical role in South Korea’s economic and technology strategy.
If you’re on campus or in Atlanta, join us! https://bit.ly/48eXAak
KEI and Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School are bringing together government, industry, and research leaders to discuss why Georgia plays a critical role in South Korea’s economic and technology strategy.
If you’re on campus or in Atlanta, join us! https://bit.ly/48eXAak
The Nexus of Economic Security and Technology - Korea Economic Institute of America
Ambassador Kyung-wha Kang will deliver opening remarks, followed by an academic session featuring experts on semiconductors, AI, and more.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Happening now at Georgia Tech!
KEI and Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School are bringing together government, industry, and research leaders to discuss why Georgia plays a critical role in South Korea’s economic and technology strategy.
If you’re on campus or in Atlanta, join us! https://bit.ly/48eXAak
KEI and Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School are bringing together government, industry, and research leaders to discuss why Georgia plays a critical role in South Korea’s economic and technology strategy.
If you’re on campus or in Atlanta, join us! https://bit.ly/48eXAak
South Korea saw breakthroughs at APEC 2025, including U.S. tariff and investment deal, a new tech partnership with Washington, fresh AWS and NVIDIA investments, and renewed diplomacy with China and Japan. APEC also advanced work on AI and the FTAAP framework.
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South Korea’s Policy Progress from APEC 2025 - Korea Economic Institute of America
APEC 2025 delivered the most consequential economic and diplomatic activity Korea has seen in years.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
South Korea saw breakthroughs at APEC 2025, including U.S. tariff and investment deal, a new tech partnership with Washington, fresh AWS and NVIDIA investments, and renewed diplomacy with China and Japan. APEC also advanced work on AI and the FTAAP framework.
Read more ➡️ keia.org/the-peninsul...
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The U.S. and South Korea released new guidance on the “Trump Round,” preserving Korea’s USD 350B investment package, keeping preferential tariff treatment, refining semiconductor rules, and adding commitments on digital services and standards.
Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
What the Updated U.S.-Korea Trade Terms Signal for Investors and Policymakers - Korea Economic Institute of America
The document lays out the initial rules of the road, revealing both where the two governments are aligned and where future negotiations will be essential.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The U.S. and South Korea released new guidance on the “Trump Round,” preserving Korea’s USD 350B investment package, keeping preferential tariff treatment, refining semiconductor rules, and adding commitments on digital services and standards.
Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Read full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Hyundai’s $7.6B Metaplant is turning Savannah into a hub for clean-energy innovation and advanced manufacturing.
The latest Inside the Investment shows how this project is creating jobs, building supplier networks, and shaping America’s EV future.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/49RhsBk
The latest Inside the Investment shows how this project is creating jobs, building supplier networks, and shaping America’s EV future.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/49RhsBk
Georgia’s Largest Investment Ever: Inside Hyundai’s $7.6B Megaproject
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Hyundai’s $7.6B Metaplant is turning Savannah into a hub for clean-energy innovation and advanced manufacturing.
The latest Inside the Investment shows how this project is creating jobs, building supplier networks, and shaping America’s EV future.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/49RhsBk
The latest Inside the Investment shows how this project is creating jobs, building supplier networks, and shaping America’s EV future.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/49RhsBk
Yesterday, KEI hosted a discussion on the future of U.S.–South Korea shipbuilding under the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) initiative.
🎥 Watch the full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twDSUEjV-Wk
🎥 Watch the full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twDSUEjV-Wk
Overcoming Barriers to U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding Cooperation
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November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Yesterday, KEI hosted a discussion on the future of U.S.–South Korea shipbuilding under the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) initiative.
🎥 Watch the full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twDSUEjV-Wk
🎥 Watch the full recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twDSUEjV-Wk
🚨 Happening in 1 hour! Join KEI at 10am ET for a discussion on the future of U.S.–Korea shipbuilding under the “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA)” initiative.
🔴 Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/twDSUEjV-Wk?feature=share
🔴 Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/twDSUEjV-Wk?feature=share
Overcoming Barriers to U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding Cooperation
America is racing to meet growing commercial and defense demands for ships, and South Korea—one of the world’s leading shipbuilders—is emerging as a vital partner. Hanwha’s landmark 2024 acquisition o...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 Happening in 1 hour! Join KEI at 10am ET for a discussion on the future of U.S.–Korea shipbuilding under the “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA)” initiative.
🔴 Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/twDSUEjV-Wk?feature=share
🔴 Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/twDSUEjV-Wk?feature=share
While Americans may be in favor of a South Korean navy equipped with nuclear-powered submarines, recent survey data shows most do not support Korea getting nuclear weapons. The data underscores continued trust in alliances over proliferation.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/49LXMPh
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/49LXMPh
America’s Nuclear Red Line: Trust in Alliances, Not Proliferation - Korea Economic Institute of America
Americans may debate trade, tariffs, and troop deployments, but they agree that more nuclear weapons make the world less secure.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
While Americans may be in favor of a South Korean navy equipped with nuclear-powered submarines, recent survey data shows most do not support Korea getting nuclear weapons. The data underscores continued trust in alliances over proliferation.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/49LXMPh
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/49LXMPh
The Supreme Court will decide whether the president can use IEEPA to impose tariffs without Congress.
⚖️ Overturning them could aid Seoul and open the door to tariff relief
💼 Upholding them would cement the “Trump Round” and expand White House trade power
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
⚖️ Overturning them could aid Seoul and open the door to tariff relief
💼 Upholding them would cement the “Trump Round” and expand White House trade power
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
The Supreme Court Case That Could Redefine U.S.-Korea Trade - Korea Economic Institute of America
If the court upholds the use of IEEPA to impose broad tariffs, it would fundamentally alter how U.S. trade policy is authorized and executed.
keia.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Supreme Court will decide whether the president can use IEEPA to impose tariffs without Congress.
⚖️ Overturning them could aid Seoul and open the door to tariff relief
💼 Upholding them would cement the “Trump Round” and expand White House trade power
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
⚖️ Overturning them could aid Seoul and open the door to tariff relief
💼 Upholding them would cement the “Trump Round” and expand White House trade power
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed on a deal deepening trade and defense ties, including nuclear-powered submarine and tariff coordination.
But as KEI’s Ellen Kim writes, the details—tariff rulings, and OPCON transfer—will decide how durable it is.
Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
But as KEI’s Ellen Kim writes, the details—tariff rulings, and OPCON transfer—will decide how durable it is.
Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed on a deal deepening trade and defense ties, including nuclear-powered submarine and tariff coordination.
But as KEI’s Ellen Kim writes, the details—tariff rulings, and OPCON transfer—will decide how durable it is.
Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
But as KEI’s Ellen Kim writes, the details—tariff rulings, and OPCON transfer—will decide how durable it is.
Full analysis: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Explore the future of U.S.–Korea shipbuilding with KEI on Nov 12, 10–11 a.m. ET. From Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard acquisition to MASGA, discover the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Explore the future of U.S.–Korea shipbuilding with KEI on Nov 12, 10–11 a.m. ET. From Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard acquisition to MASGA, discover the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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🚨The U.S. and South Korea took a major step toward finalizing a $350B investment package and a 15% tariff rate on Korean imports. The deal splits $200B in cash investments and $150B in shipbuilding projects.
Full analysis from KEI ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/369fwtyx
Full analysis from KEI ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/369fwtyx
U.S., South Korea Move to Lock In Lower Tariff Rate with $350 Billion Deal - Korea Economic Institute of America
The deal is split between a $200 billion cash fund and another $150 billion in investment and loan guarantees meant to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🚨The U.S. and South Korea took a major step toward finalizing a $350B investment package and a 15% tariff rate on Korean imports. The deal splits $200B in cash investments and $150B in shipbuilding projects.
Full analysis from KEI ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/369fwtyx
Full analysis from KEI ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/369fwtyx
Why South Korea Should Pursue a Digital Trade Deal with the U.S.?
As digital policy gaps widen between Seoul and Washington, a bilateral digital trade agreement could bridge differences and set shared standards for the global digital economy.
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As digital policy gaps widen between Seoul and Washington, a bilateral digital trade agreement could bridge differences and set shared standards for the global digital economy.
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Why South Korea Should Pursue a Digital Trade Deal with the U.S. - Korea Economic Institute of America
Korea can transform digital trade negotiations from a defensive exercise into a proactive strategy for advancing technological leadership.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Why South Korea Should Pursue a Digital Trade Deal with the U.S.?
As digital policy gaps widen between Seoul and Washington, a bilateral digital trade agreement could bridge differences and set shared standards for the global digital economy.
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
As digital policy gaps widen between Seoul and Washington, a bilateral digital trade agreement could bridge differences and set shared standards for the global digital economy.
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
KEI President Scott Snyder explores how Trump-era tariffs reshaped trade with South Korea and other partners—and what a new “Trump Round” could mean for the future of the U.S.–Korea economic relationship.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrf7...
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrf7...
The “Trump Round”: Reordering Global Trade and the U.S.–Korea Economic Relationship
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October 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
KEI President Scott Snyder explores how Trump-era tariffs reshaped trade with South Korea and other partners—and what a new “Trump Round” could mean for the future of the U.S.–Korea economic relationship.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrf7...
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrf7...
KEI’s Future of Korea program in Grand Rapids highlighted how people-to-people exchanges keep the U.S.–Korea alliance strong. From campus talks to local business visits, Dr. Ellen Kim emphasized the power of connection in shaping our shared future.
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Future of Korea: Building Connections in the Heart of Michigan - Korea Economic Institute of America
With so much interest in Korea within the United States, there is great potential for South Korea’s public diplomacy to deepen these people-to-people ties.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
KEI’s Future of Korea program in Grand Rapids highlighted how people-to-people exchanges keep the U.S.–Korea alliance strong. From campus talks to local business visits, Dr. Ellen Kim emphasized the power of connection in shaping our shared future.
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...
Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...