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KEI Live is the official podcast feed for the Korea Economic Institute of America’s live panels and events. Hear panels and discussions covering Korean policy, economics, culture, and more, directly from our public events.[KEI is registered under FARA on behalf of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC... more

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Leading defense and maritime policy analysts will assess what the U.S. shipbuilding and shipping industry needs to rebuild long-term industrial capacity and naval readiness, including in partnership with allies such as South Korea. Panelists will add... more

The past year has introduced both expanded opportunities and unprecedented volatilities to the U.S.-South Korea relationship. From nuclear submarine cooperation and a new investment agreement to tariff-related uncertainties and immigration-related te... more

The multilateral free trade system is weakening, the United States is turning inward through discretionary tariffs and industrial policy, and major economies are racing toward security- and resilience-driven production. For South Korea—a leading glob... more

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global energy access. Northeast Asian countries, including South Korea, rely on maritime imports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet their demand, prompting emergency tapping ... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Goldberg
Ambassador Goldberg (former ambassador to Korea)
Former Ambassador to the United States (Biden administration)
Episode: A Year of Change in U.S.-South Korea Relations
Park Taeho
Former Minister of Trade for the Republic of Korea
Seoul Forum for International Affairs; former minister
Episode: South Korea’s New Economic Development Strategy
Song Ha-Yoon
Associate Research Fellow, International Macroeconomics Team, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP)
KIEP
Episode: The Iran War and Korea’s Energy Impact
Leslie Palti-Guzman
Energy commodities and geopolitics expert, founder and president of Energy Vista
Energy Vista
Episode: The Iran War and Korea’s Energy Impact
Kent Calder
Director, Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies, Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Iran War and Korea’s Energy Impact
Kayla Orta
Indo-Pacific Security Fellow at the Atlantic Council; non-resident fellow at GWU Korean Studies; analyst on US–Korea diplomacy and advanced technologies
Atlantic Council; George Washington University; University of Vietnam's European Center for North Korean Studies
Episode: Redefining the U.S.-South Korea Partnership on Nuclear Technologies and Cybersecurity
George Sebastian Garcia
Program Officer at KEI focusing on cyber and space security; former internship roles in Hyundai Motor and Georgetown University Press
KEI
Episode: Redefining the U.S.-South Korea Partnership on Nuclear Technologies and Cybersecurity
Jonathan Cheng
China Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: The American Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult
Marcus Garlaskis
Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Atlantic Council
Episode: The American Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult

Host

Ari Astaire
Director of Communications at KEI

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Interesting and informative

    This podcast is great for learning about different aspects of US-Korea relations. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    edgrrshs
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I lived in Korea for three years and I’ve enjoyed this podcast because it helped me understand the different culture. I still listen to it after moving back home because it is such a good podcast to learn from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tme2885
    United States7 years ago
  • It is really good channel

    I am Korean and also ESL student in Canada. I recommend this channel for ESl student, especially Korean because it is easy to understand what they are saying in audio based on our basic knowledge about What’s going on Korea recently

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chaeeunn1
    Canada7 years ago
  • Well rounded and informative

    It’s nice to see this back on my feed. I like the new host and the updated style. Great weekly review that takes an in-depth look at Korea in the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gooniegirl720
    United States8 years ago
  • Educational

    Informative and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nosbig329
    United States9 years ago

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Some feedback mentions the podcast is beneficial for ESL learners due to clear language and insightful content.
Listeners appreciate the informative discussions on U.S.-Korea relations and find the content educational and engaging.
Listeners recognize the value of multi-faceted analysis provided, especially amidst current geopolitical challenges.
The interviews are noted to bring valuable perspectives, particularly from a diverse range of expert guests in academia and policy.

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North Korea’s Military Modernization and the Future of the U.S.-ROK Alliance
Q: In a hypothetical Trump-Kim summit, what should the United States do to avoid harming its alliances with Japan and South Korea?
Inform allies beforehand, transparently explain the approach to any potential arms-control or risk-reduction deals, and avoid making concessions that could undercut traditional alliance credibility; keep allies in the loop to prevent strategic surprises and misalignment.
The American Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult
Q: John, what is the central argument of your book and how does it add a new lens to understanding North Korea?
The central argument is that a Christian upbringing and a religious-like ideology formed the backbone of Kim Il-sung's early life, shaping a personality cult that integrates faith with loyalty to the regime; this adds a new explanatory lens beyond traditional political or military models and helps explain the regime's resilience.
U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Cooperation
Q: How should South Korea manage the long development timeline and sustain domestic and international support for such a project?
The guest stresses treating the SSN program as a long-term national strategy, building durable political consensus, ensuring transparent cost and risk communication, and maintaining bipartisan support; a dedicated interagency mechanism is needed to sustain coherence over administrations.
U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Cooperation
Q: What lessons can South Korea draw from AUKUS when considering a Korea-specific model?
He notes that AUKUS demonstrates the importance of strategic trust, transparency, safety culture, and a broader ecosystem beyond submarines; Korea should adapt these lessons to its own strategic environment, industrial base, and alliance relationships rather than copying Australia directly.
U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Submarine Cooperation
Q: Why is South Korea interested in acquiring SSN capability, and what missions would such submarines serve for the country?
He argues the SSN is about expanding maritime security capabilities within a changing regional security environment, enabling deterrence and broader alliance contributions, rather than prestige, and emphasizes that the capability should fit within a reinforced alliance framework and deter North Korea while supporting regional stability.

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The content primarily revolves around current geopolitical dynamics, U.S.-Korea relations, and broader Indo-Pacific security issues, with insights from various experts in the field. Listeners can expect discussions on topics including U.S.-China competition, trade dynamics, military alliances, and cultural exchanges. The episodes feature deep-dive analyses of how regional countries like South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam respond to global challenges, especially regarding their strategic alignments and foreign policies. Notably, the series showcases an eclectic range of guests, including academics and policy specialists, who provide diverse perspectives on contemporary issues affecting the Korean Peninsula and its neighbors.

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2. Park Taeho
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8. Jonathan Cheng

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