https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mlolti74wu2o🎙️ 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_tJDX12 May 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlolti74wu2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mlnwlxdo4z2a🔴 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-d2r12 May 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnwlxdo4z2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mllvviddqu23Join 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_OJolRM0PZRJw2ztzy11 May 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllvviddqu23https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mlc5isusaa27📸 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/3RsE9EH07 May 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc5isusaa27https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mlbphizvze27🎙️ 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 https://youtu.be/SuHlNMXfsqc?si=khRtdcrIHVt-Run907 May 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbphizvze27https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3ml7gslcnj32c🌏 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/4njLbYy06 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7gslcnj32chttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3ml6utplmx22b📢 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 https://bit.ly/42PUp5506 May 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6utplmx22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3ml2hkmxvij2aSouth 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/4cQmQGb04 May 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2hkmxvij2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkztjzpbes2w📸 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/4d6Q4iU04 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkztjzpbes2whttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkswbgs4dy27Read 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=true01 May 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkswbgs4dy27https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mksorunlrs2d📸 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/4tLgzRR01 May 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksorunlrs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mksbhu3stu2k🔴 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 https://www.youtube.com/live/bPkSQERjwKw01 May 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbhu3stu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkpoa5sxpy2e🚨 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/30 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpoa5sxpy2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mknruswrb527Q1 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 https://keia.org/the-peninsula/q1-2026-u-s-korea-trade-investment-and-diplomacy-ledger/29 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknruswrb527https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mknasy5vns2v🔴 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/XOYyH870oug29 Apr 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknasy5vns2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mklbfuxeuz2c📅 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 https://keia.org/event/iran-north-korea-and-the-proliferation-threat-to-the-u-s-and-allies/28 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklbfuxeuz2chttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkkqihat4l25🔴 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/CmI6598QSAo28 Apr 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkqihat4l25https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkiqwyf7no23📅 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/#description27 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiqwyf7no23https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mkia6w66qx2c📅 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/3QQt0NE27 Apr 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkia6w66qx2chttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mk6u3vft2t2wHow 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=y1X60zlQXfs23 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6u3vft2t2whttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mk4dmwbixd2v📅 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 https://keia.org/event/u-s-south-korea-nuclear-submarine-and-defense-industrial-cooperation/22 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4dmwbixd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mk42fyzbxd2w📚 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/3OMYZhf22 Apr 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk42fyzbxd2whttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mk3rsgnwwn23📚 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/4u1xVcY22 Apr 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3rsgnwwn23https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjz5lnhaik2n⚠️ 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 https://bit.ly/4sQYtwP21 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5lnhaik2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjwt2ixtcf2k📄 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/41NGNHd20 Apr 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwt2ixtcf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjncjjtmjh2k🗓️ 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/4cvF7H816 Apr 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjncjjtmjh2khttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjn23jw6522w📊 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: https://keia.org/the-peninsula/what-happened-to-u-s-korea-trade-one-year-after-tariffs/16 Apr 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn23jw6522whttps://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjkrohzexq27🇰🇷🇺🇸 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=R1Cj9m28cNA15 Apr 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkrohzexq27https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjjz6doj6k25📢 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: hr@keia.org15 Apr 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjz6doj6k25https://bsky.app/profile/koreaeconinst.bsky.social/post/3mjfrht4sdo2r📚 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/4vmHNQ113 Apr 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:625d2fsf2qeqynm2ljcfhys6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfrht4sdo2r