
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.
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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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articleAnalytical brief on Bangladesh's climate change targets in the lead to COP28
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reportA new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.
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articleASPI hosted the 2023 cohort of Emerging Female Leaders in trade from South Korea July 10-12, 2023.
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articleMost economies in Southeast Asia are net food importers. Is now the time for Australia to step up its export production?
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articleAnalytical brief on South Korea's climate change targets post-COP27
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article"Today, Australia is navigating a world in which interdependency creates unacceptable risks " writes Richard Maude, Executive Director of Policy, Asia Society Australia.
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reportASPI and the Korea Foundation hosted a half-day of panels to discuss the future and ongoing challenges for South Korea.
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articleExecutive Director of Policy, Richard Maude, gives the Albanese Government their one-year report card.
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article"Australia will miss out if it doesn’t prepare for lower coal and gas exports", writes Asia Society Policy Institute's associate director of clean energy, Dr Muyi Yang.
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articleAsia Society Australia Executive Director of Policy, Richard Maude, writes his forecast for 2023.