🔴 Happening now: “The Iran War and Korea’s Energy Impact” Join a conversation on the Middle East conflict, Northeast Asian energy security, and what the Iran War means for South Korea’s import-dependent economy. 🎥 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/G4sTBwtwI18?si=MyyRw01-TzXwfuPZ

Last chance to RSVP! Learn what the main energy considerations for Korea are in the wake of the Middle East crisis and what the global landscape for these resources will look like heading forward. Scan the QR Code or click here👉 https://keia.org/event/the-iran-war-and-koreas-energy-impact/

🌍 Tomorrow at KEI: A conversation on how the Iran conflict is reshaping energy markets, supply chains, and economic security in Korea and Northeast Asia. 📅 May 20, 2026 | 10 AM ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🎟️ RSVP: https://keia.org/event/the-iran-war-and-koreas-energy-impact/

📉 South Korea’s economy faces a major energy shock as Iran War disrupts global energy markets and supply chains. How resilient is Korea’s economy amid rising energy prices and volatility? New analysis by Tom Ramage: https://keia.org/analysis/how-south-korea-is-weathering-the-iran-war-oil-shock/

⚡ Reminder: Join KEI for a discussion on how the Iran conflict is affecting Korea’s energy security and Northeast Asia’s energy outlook. 📅 May 20, 2026 | 10 AM ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🎟️ RSVP: https://keia.org/event/the-iran-war-and-koreas-energy-impact/

🎙️ OPCON Transfer Should Have Happened a “Long Time Ago” | Eye on Korea Ep. 35 Former Acting U.S. Ambassador Joseph Yun on OPCON transfer, alliance modernization, and the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance. Listen now 👇 https://youtu.be/dfdUVBks8gk?si=Ew6FQnPfotBLVAKv

⚡ How will the Iran conflict impact Korea’s energy security? Join KEI for a discussion on Middle East instability, LNG supply chains, and Korea’s economic outlook. 📅 May 20, 2026 | 10 AM ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🎟️ RSVP: https://keia.org/event/the-iran-war-and-koreas-energy-impact/

🎙️ Eye on Korea Ep. 34 Trump heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping amid war in Iran and shifting Indo-Pacific strategy. What’s on the table and what it means for U.S.-China ties and South Korea. Listen now 👇 https://youtu.be/PedLsWerkGI?si=wpcYqopZdmW_tJDX

🔴 Happening now Discussion on the next frontier of alliance cooperation: civil nuclear energy and cyberspace, including Seoul’s reactor expansion, the November 2025 Joint Fact Sheet, and Washington’s evolving cyber strategy. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/f9kPyr7Fn_I?si=4c-Qr1T1duCs-d2r

Join Kayla Orta, George Sebestian Garcia, and Ellen Kim for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing growing nuclear and cyber cooperation between the U.S. and Korea Scan the QR code or clink here to RSVP 👉 https://share.hsforms.com/159_x7tqdR_OJolRM0PZRJw2ztzy

📸 ICYMI | Revisiting Kim Il-sung’s Early Influences Jonathan Cheng discusses how early American missionary activity in Pyongyang and Kim Il-sung’s childhood environment have been interpreted in shaping North Korea’s founding narrative. ▶️ Watch full: https://bit.ly/3RsE9EH

🎙️ NEW | Eye on Korea North Korea–Iran ties: what’s really going on? Bruce Bechtol joins Scott Snyder to break down missile cooperation, Ukraine spillovers, and Pyongyang’s latest tests. ▶️ Watch now: https://bit.ly/3QUhpxk

🌏 South Korea’s export economy is adjusting to slower global trade, shifting supply chains, and rising protectionism 🔶 KEI highlights: ● U.S.–China exposure ● Semiconductor supply chain risks ● Rising U.S. trade pressure Korea expands FTAs and reviews CPTPP membership. https://bit.ly/4njLbYy

📢 Event | U.S.–South Korea Nuclear & Cyber Cooperation As the U.S.–South Korea alliance expands into civil nuclear energy and cyberspace, new opportunities and policy challenges emerge. Join a discussion on what this shift means for bilateral cooperation. 📅 May 12 | 10–11 AM ET 🔗 bit.ly/42PUp55

South Korea’s exports are surging, yet the won keeps weakening 📉 Why? New analysis by Sunhyung Lee suggests that exchange rates aren’t driven solely by trade. Capital outflows and overseas investment are adding pressure 🌍 Read more: https://bit.ly/4cQmQGb

📸 ICYMI | Iran, North Korea, and the Proliferation Threat A discussion with Bruce Bechtol on the growing risks of Iran–North Korea cooperation and its implications for the U.S. and its allies. ▶️ Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4d6Q4iU

Read now by clicking the URL below or the link in our bio! https://open.substack.com/pub/koreaeconomicinstitute/p/kei-weekly-special-edition-q1-2026?r=6g78le&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

📸 Today at KEI Thank you to everyone who joined our conversation with Jonathan Cheng on Korean Messiah and the American roots of North Korea’s personality cult. Missed it? Watch the full discussion here 👇 ▶️ bit.ly/4tLgzRR

🔴 Happening Now | The American Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult KEI & the Atlantic Council are live with Jonathan Cheng discussing Korean Messiah and the origins of North Korea’s personality cult. 📍 1800 K Street NW Watch live below 👇 https://bit.ly/4teYRVX

🚨 Tomorrow! KEI x Atlantic Council with Jonathan Cheng on Korean Messiah. How did American missionaries help shape North Korea’s personality cult, and what does it mean for today? 🔗 RSVP: https://keia.org/event/the-american-roots-of-north-koreas-personality-cult/

Q1 2026 is reshaping the U.S.–Korea economic landscape ⚡ ⚖️ Tariffs struck down 🔍 New trade investigations 💰 Over $20B in annual investment commitments AI, chips, and shipbuilding collaboration is growing. More👇 https://keia.org/the-peninsula/q1-2026-u-s-korea-trade-investment-and-diplomacy-ledger

🔴 Happening now Join us for a timely discussion on Iran, North Korea, and the Proliferation Threat to the U.S. and Allies. 📍 1800 K Street NW 🕙 Live now (10:00–11:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/XOYyH870oug

📅 Tomorrow | How dangerous is the Iran–North Korea partnership? Join us for a timely discussion on proliferation risks to the U.S. and its allies. Featuring Bruce Bechtol, moderated by KEI’s Arius Derr. 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4u1xVcY

🔴 Happening now! KEI is live with a discussion on U.S.–South Korea nuclear submarine cooperation and defense-industrial collaboration. Experts are unpacking implementation challenges, legal constraints, and alliance dynamics. 📍 1800 K Street NW 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/live/CmI6598QSAo

📅 This Wednesday Don’t miss our discussion on Iran, North Korea, and proliferation risks. Featuring Bruce Bechtol. Moderated by Arius Derr. 🔗 RSVP: https://keia.org/event/iran-north-korea-and-the-proliferation-threat-to-the-u-s-and-allies/#description

📅 Tomorrow | Join us for a discussion on U.S.–South Korea nuclear submarine and defense-industrial cooperation. Featuring Eunho Kang, Jihoon Yu, and moderated by KEI’s Ellen Kim. 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🕙 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3QQt0NE

How is the Iran-related conflict reshaping the U.S.–South Korea alliance? ⚡ Eye on Korea: Henry Haggard joins Scott Snyder to discuss energy shocks, security dynamics, tech investment shifts, and alliance asymmetry + diversification. 🌏 ▶️ Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1X60zlQXfs

📅 April 28 | Can the U.S. and South Korea deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines? Join us for a discussion with former defense & naval leaders from both countries. 📍 1800 K St NW, Washington, DC 🕙 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3QQt0NE

📚 Event Reminder | May 1 Join KEI and the Atlantic Council for a conversation with Jonathan Cheng (The Wall Street Journal) on the American origins of North Korea’s personality cult and its relevance for understanding the regime today. 🕙 10–11 am ET |📍 1800 K Street NW https://bit.ly/3OMYZhf

📚 Upcoming Event | April 29 Join KEI for a conversation with Bruce Bechtol, author of Rogue Allies, on the evolving strategic partnership between Iran and North Korea. 🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m. ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4u1xVcY

⚠️ The Middle East war may ultimately depend on Iran’s nuclear program. New KEI analysis by Ellen Kim examines U.S.–Iran negotiations and implications for North Korea, highlighting how nuclear diplomacy shapes broader regional security dynamics. bit.ly/4sQYtwP

📄 On April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Michelle Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea. A new KEI analysis explains her background and the Senate confirmation process 🏛️, outlining how nominations move from committee review to final approval. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/41NGNHd

🗓️ Join us for a discussion on U.S.–ROK defense cooperation and nuclear submarine development. Featuring Eunho Kang (former Minister, DAPA) and Jihoon Yu (former Commander, ROK Navy), moderated by KEI's Ellen Kim. 📅 Apr 28 | 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, 3F 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/4cvF7H8

📊 One year after “Liberation Day,” U.S.–Korea trade shows limited structural change. KEI analysis by Tom Ramage finds tariffs may have generated revenue more than reduced deficits. 📉 Deficit -11.5% (2025) 💰 Rising tariff revenue + $350B investment framework Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...

🇰🇷🇺🇸 How can South Korea pursue greater strategic autonomy while deepening alliance coordination with the United States? Watch Dr. In-yo Seol break down burden-sharing, strategic autonomy, and the future of the alliance.🛡️🌏 🎥 Full event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Cj9m28cNA

📢 KEI is hiring an Office Coordinator in Washington, DC. This full-time role supports front desk operations, internal communications, HR and finance administration, and event logistics. 🔗 Learn more: https://keia.org/jobs/office-coordinator/ ✉️ Apply: [email protected]

📚 May 1 | Join us for The American Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult Featuring Jonathan Cheng, author of Korean Messiah, with insights from Markus Garlauskas. Moderated by Arius Derr. 📍 1800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 🕙 10–11 a.m. ET 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4vmHNQ1

🚨 STARTING NOW: Beyond Burden-Sharing: The Future of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance 🇰🇷🇺🇸 Join the Korea Economic Institute of America for a timely discussion on alliance modernization and the future of U.S.-ROK security cooperation. 🎥 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Cj9m28cN

Alliance modernization isn't just a talking point anymore. Dr. In-hyo Seol of Korea National Defense University argues it doesn't mean a smaller U.S. commitmen, just a smarter one. Join us Monday 4/13 at 10am ET RSVP: keia.org/event/beyond-burden-sharing-the-future-of-the-u-s-south-korea-alliance/

Washington and Seoul are facing urgent questions about the future of the alliance. 🌏 Join KEI for a discussion with Dr. In-hyo Seol of KNDA, moderated by Ellen Kim. 📅 Monday, April 13, 2026 🕙 10:00–11:15 a.m. ET 📍 1800 K Street NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20006 keia.org/event/beyond...

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One year ago today, the Trump administration announced its "Liberation Day" tariffs on South Korean imports. KEI research found no compelling economic rationale. 95% of U.S. exports to South Korea already entered tariff-free under KORUS FTA. Read the full report 👇 keia.org/publication/lufta...

⚡ Energy infrastructure is becoming a national security issue. At KEI’s forum with LG, experts discussed how AI-driven electricity demand, resilient power systems, and domestic energy storage supply chains are reshaping America’s energy future. 🔋💻🌎 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs43...

North Korea’s human rights record is getting worse, not better⚠️ The UN is pushing for concrete benchmarks on Food 🍽️ , Movement 🚶, Labor rights 🛠️, Disability rights ♿ , and The right to life ⚖️ As Pyongyang tightens internal controls, the challenge is turning concern into action 🌍 shorturl.at/hrvYo

The war in Iran is exposing South Korea’s energy vulnerabilities ⚠️⚡ Risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz could reshape Seoul’s energy strategy and sharpen concerns over long-term energy security 🌍⛽ Read more: keia.org/the-peninsul...

Read our latest newsletter below or at the link our bio. 📰 https://koreaeconomicinstitute.substack.com/p/kei-weekly-the-iran-war-is-stress

HAPPENING NOW AT KEI: The future of energy security, an exclusive event with LG Energy Solution.

The Iran war is stress-testing South Korea’s energy model. ⚠️⛽️ South Korea’s heavy reliance on oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz is exposing a major strategic vulnerability and raising tougher questions about energy security, supply shocks, and diversification. 🇰🇷🛢️📉 keia.org/the-peninsul...

🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW: Learn how one of Korea’s largest companies is helping build a more secure energy future in the United States. Join us for a timely discussion on energy security, investment, and U.S.–Korea cooperation. 🔗 RSVP here: share.hsforms.com/1UawZqu77TnG...

What does the Iran conflict mean for deterrence on the Korean Peninsula? 🌏 In KEI’s latest Eye on Korea, Dr. Jeonghun Min and Scott Snyder discuss THAAD, alliance readiness, nuclear debates, and the wider impact on the U.S.-ROK alliance. ⚠️🇰🇷🇺🇸 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDWF...