
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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paperAchieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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articleKevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
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reportSummary report on key learning points from the 2022 climate and energy policy study tour to the EU and U.S.
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articleWhat to know about the recently released Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
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articleWhat to know about the recent South Korean presidential election.
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articleWhat to know about the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy.
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articleExperts, including WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard, discuss the way forward on critical trade issues following the postponement of the World Trade Organization 12th Ministerial Conference.
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articleAlistair Ritchie writes in Nikkei Asia about the emissions trading systems in Asia.
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paperThis paper studies the most recent phase of the Korean Emissions Trading System and demonstrates how BM-based allocation was successfully implemented within some of the country’s largest and most carbon leakage-exposed industrial sectors.
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videoWendy Cutler and Nick Wadhams on the Biden Administration's U.S. trade policy.