▶ The second Trump administration is expected to amplify protectionist policies, potentially straining the ROK-US alliance through increased tariffs and transactional alliance management, while maintaining the strategic need for economic and military cooperation to counterbalance China. ▶ Despite potential tensions, the ROK-US alliance has evolved into a global comprehensive strategic partnership, wi...

* Disclaimer: this paper is a reflection of personal opinion as a researcher, irrespective of the ROK government ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ▶ It seems imperative to dismantle what tariff really means to the Trump administration as a policy tool. ▶ This commentary attempts to make sense of Trumpian use of tarif...

▶ South Korea’s transformation into a global economic leader aligns with the G7’s foundational values of democracy, innovation, and a rules-based international order, bringing expertise in critical industries like semiconductors, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. ▶ Including South Korea would address critiques of the G7's lack of geographical and economic diversity, provide a broader ...

▶ The Rise of Trumpism and Its Impact: Trumpism, characterized by protectionist and nationalist policies, has shaped the global landscape for over 15 years, emphasizing economic security over efficiency and accelerating trends like reshoring, trade barriers, and supply chain localization. ▶ Germany as a Strategic Partner for South Korea: Germany and South Korea, as manufacturing-heavy, export-depende...