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US Policy Shift Complicates South Korean Semiconductor Operations in China

US Policy Shift Complicates South Korean Semiconductor Operations in China

The revocation of VEU status for Samsung and SK Hynix threatens the long-term viability of their facilities in China.

04.09.2025 4

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How the Lee-Trump Summit Tackled Economic Issues

How the Lee-Trump Summit Tackled Economic Issues

Despite a trade deal reached in July, many of the details remained to be ironed out as President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Washington. 

28.08.2025 5

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Trump’s Tariffs Aren’t the Only US Policy Hurting South Korea’s Economy

Any trade deal will also need to address regulatory changes that are degrading South Korean investments in the U.S.. 

24.07.2025 6

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Why South Korea Needs a Trade Deal With the United States

Without a new deal or an extension to the talks, South Korea will face a series of new tariffs from the United States that will significantly impact...

04.07.2025 5

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The Implications of South Korea’s Placement on the US DOE’s Sensitive Country List

South Korea is the only U.S. ally on the list. What will it mean for the relationship, and for South Korea?

26.04.2025 30

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South Korea’s Risky Bet on Online Regulation

As Seoul considers new regulations on online platforms, concerns about competition, national security, and possible U.S. retaliation loom large.

03.04.2025 20

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Talks With North Korea Will be Troublesome for Trump

A second Trump administration is likely to find engaging North Korea more complex this time, thanks to drastically reduced leverage.

07.11.2024 30

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Can the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team Tackle North Korea’s Sanctions Evasion?

After Russia ended the U.N. Panel of Experts, a group of U.S. allies has created their own alternative. But with China and Russia showing little...

24.10.2024 3

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