As one of Asia’s largest economies and a treaty ally of the United States, South Korea holds abundant influence in the region. ASPI’s South Korea work focuses on promoting strong U.S.-South Korea relations and enhancing South Korea’s cooperation with other regional actors to promote prosperity, security, and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific. For instance, ASPI’s Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market initiative provides a roadmap for linking carbon markets between Japan, China, and South Korea. ASPI is also currently engaged in an initiative to develop concrete ideas to advance the U.S.-Korea economic relationship. Given the immense challenges coming from South Korea’s northern neighbor, the U.S.-Korea alliance and stability on the Korean Peninsula are also key areas of focus for ASPI. ASPI convenes policy dialogues and panel discussions, contributes analysis, policy recommendations and expert commentary to deepen understanding of South Korea and its impact on the region.
Reports
Featured Initiatives
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ASPI initiative to create a roadmap for linking the carbon markets in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
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An initiative aimed at promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
Commentary
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Lindsey Ford says that prospects for talks between Pyongyang and Seoul are an encouraging sign — but the situation on the Korean peninsula remains tense.
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articleWendy Cutler writes that, following his Asia trip, President Trump is set to make many critical decisions on trade issues that will impact the region.
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interviewASPI's Lindsey Ford dissects what President Trump visit to South Korea meant for U.S.-Korea relations.
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interviewWendy Cutler discusses which trade items are on the agenda for Donald Trump's first presidential trip to Asia.
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Daniel Russel discusses how the 45th president has managed Asia policy since taking office and previews Trump's upcoming trip to the continent.
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articleKevin Rudd says the Asia-Pacific region badly needs a security forum that links all relevant players, to help prevent disagreements reaching a crisis point.
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Kevin Rudd writes that a second Korean War has now become an increasing possibility.
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Wendy Cutler outlines how to get the U.S.-South Korea trade relationship back on track.
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interviewOn CNN, Kevin Rudd discusses the Trump administration's trade policies in the context of the 2017 G20 summit in Germany.