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NEW: Dr. Hyo-young Lee from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy breaks down the new U.S.-Korea trade deal, the critical role of the private sector, emerging frictions over digital trade, the risks of closely linking trade and security, and more. Watch or listen on YouTube now:.

RT @MansfieldFDN: On August 18, the Mansfield Foundation partners with @KoreaEconInst on a panel discussion to discuss the U.S.-South Korea….

🚨OUT NOW: The latest edition of Korea Policy, the premier journal for analysis and commentary on developments affecting the U.S.-ROK alliance. Learn how U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific are adjusting to a new "America First" foreign policy. PDF here▶️

NEW: Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea, and APEC Michael Beeman explains the driving forces behind U.S.–South Korea trade negotiations during President Donald Trump’s second term. Watch KEI's latest Eye on Korea Podcast here:

NEW: South Korea’s APEC summit comes at a critical moment for global trade, offering a rare platform to restore cooperation as tariffs and barriers rise. As KEI Non-resident Fellow Hyerim Kim argues, APEC may be the best hope for economic stability in the Indo-Pacific in the near.

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP! Find out what the future may hold for U.S.-South Korea trade and tariff negotiations at KEI's exclusive panel event tomorrow, Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. ➡️ Sign-up here:

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Join us Wednesday, July 23 for the 727 Armistice Day Commemoration, marking the signing of the Korean War ceasefire agreement. We honor the enduring legacy of Korean War veterans and stand together in support of peace on the Korean Peninsula. RSVP by clicking here:

⭐️New Eye on Korea Episode⭐️. Dr. John Blaxland of ANU joins KEI President Scott Snyder to discuss how Australia and South Korea are deepening cooperation—from defense ties to AUKUS tech-sharing—while pursuing a more independent regional security strategy. Watch the full.

🚨 $6 BILLION INVESTMENT. Samsung SDI and other South Korean firms are pouring billions into a small midwestern city just north of Indianapolis. This investment is creating thousands of jobs for Americans and revitalizing a key part of the Rust Belt. Watch KEI’s latest.

📘KEI's latest special report shows there is no clear economic rationale to support the Liberation-Day tariff rate on South Korea. The vast majority of U.S. goods exported to South Korea are already tariff-free under the KORUS FTA. Read the full report at the link below, and

South Korea is expanding its critical mineral partnerships across Africa to secure the raw materials essential for EVs, batteries, and clean tech. As global demand rises, South Korean engagement on the continent is becoming a strategic priority. Learn more through Tom Ramage's.

Cuba just opened an embassy in Seoul — a major step in its diplomatic outreach. North Korea called the move a betrayal, highlighting its growing isolation as Cuba builds closer ties with the South. Learn More by reading Robert King's Blog:.

Samsung’s $25B investment in central Texas is transforming more than just the state's tech landscape — it’s reshaping the entire community. KEI explores why one small town in Texas attracted one of the largest foreign direct investments in U.S. history and what it means for.

Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung's Presidency . In the latest Peninsula Blog, Daniel Sneider highlights positive developments in diplomacy, economic partnership, and regional cooperation between South Korea and Japan, offering a hopeful outlook on.

South Korea’s foreign policy is being reshaped in real time. Lee Jae Myung’s first G7 as president included major diplomatic outreach, but also a missed chance with Trump and signs of strategic recalibration. KEI's latest analysis unpacks the summit’s takeaways—and what Seoul.

📘New Peninsula Blog. Korean American adoptees continue their long fight for truth and justice. KEI's Lauren Kim highlights how legal efforts are gaining momentum as adoptees push for accountability and recognition from both the U.S. and South Korea. Read more:.

"So the tariffs on automobiles is going to be a big challenge.”.Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg comments on tariffs and the impacts on South Korean firms. To learn more, watch the whole podcast:

⭐️ New Eye on Korea Episode ⭐️. Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg discusses new President Lee Jae-myung, the political turmoil in the first half of this year, evolving dynamics with China, North Korea, and Russia, along with the challenges and opportunities.

📘 New KEI blog . South Korea has a new president—Lee Jae-myung. But what kind of leader will he be?. In his latest analysis, KEI Director of Communications Arius Derr explores whether Lee’s transformation from progressive firebrand to pragmatic centrist will hold—and what it.