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Sun, November 18, 2018 | 07:07

Opinion > Columnists > Troy Stangarone >

Why US midterm elections matter for Korea

In less than two weeks, Americans will go to the polls for the midterm elections. It would be understandable if most South Koreans only casually follow the results or missed them entirely. The recent stagnation in job growth in South Korea and changing relations with North Korea are of immediate concern.

Troy Stangarone | 2018-10-24 17:28

Shifting the South Korean economy

Despite President Moon Jae-in's successes with North Korea, the last two months have been difficult for the Moon administration on the economic front. The OECD recently downgraded expectations for South Korea's GDP growth in 2018.

Troy Stangarone | 2018-10-01 17:10

Rethinking economic engagement with North Korea

Can North Korea set aside its nuclear ambitions for economic prosperity? Is North Korea willing to engage in the types of economic reforms that could transform its economy?

Troy Stangarone | 2018-08-26 17:40

International trade rules matter for South Korea

South Korea has been one of the major beneficiaries of the trading system that developed after World War II. The reduction in tariffs and opening of markets helped to lift South Korea's economy from the depths of poverty at the end of the Korean War to the world's 11th-largest economy today.

Troy Stangarone | 2018-07-29 17:02

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