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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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Less than a month before a pivotal midterm election day, the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) will release our annual survey of how Americans see the U.S.-South Korea relationship. Conducted with YouGov, this year’s survey measures where Ame... more

The August 2023 Camp David summit produced the first standalone trilateral agenda among the United States, South Korea, and Japan, built on commitments to annual leader-level meetings, trilateral exercises, and coordinated economic security policy. T... more

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

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Recent Guests

Karl Friedhoff
Public opinion researcher, KEI fellow
Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Episode: What Americans Think of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Before the Midterms
Dina Smeltz
Managing director and chair of Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program
Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Episode: What Americans Think of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Before the Midterms
Una Jo
Assistant Professor of Government, William & Mary
William & Mary
Episode: Evaluating the Future of U.S.-South Korea-Japan Trilateralism
Ayumi Teraoka
Assistant Professor of Politics, Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Episode: Evaluating the Future of U.S.-South Korea-Japan Trilateralism
Bruce Klingner
Senior Fellow at the Mansfield Foundation; former DIA/CIA Korea expert
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
Episode: Evaluating the Future of U.S.-South Korea-Japan Trilateralism
James G. Fogo III
Admiral, US Navy (retired), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy
Center for Maritime Strategy
Episode: The Path Ahead for U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding
James Kim
Dr.
Center for Maritime Strategy
Episode: The Path Ahead for U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding
Kathy Stephens
Ambassador Stephens (former ambassador to Korea)
Former Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
Episode: A Year of Change in U.S.-South Korea Relations
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

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Multiple KEI-affiliated hosts (deduplicated)
Kei-affiliated hosts including KEI executives, researchers, and moderators who lead live panels and events.

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 States7 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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Listeners appreciate the mix of former diplomats and subject-matter experts.
Guests provide deep policy insights and actionable takeaways for practitioners.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Americans Think of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Before the Midterms
Q: What is the impact of Liberation Day on American attitudes toward trade and tariffs?
Early indications suggest the broader midterm mood favors skeptical views of tariffs, with Republicans more favorable to tariff policies for perceived national power, while Democrats and independents view tariffs as harmful to costs of living; detailed trajectory will require a follow-up question to link Liberation Day specifically to trade attitudes.
The Path Ahead for U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding
Q: What is the size of the budget for strategic commercial fleet and how is it funded?
The budget figures discussed ranged from about 125 to 250 billion dollars as a rough ballpark, with broader implications for financing and the need to align with treaty obligations and potential subsidies to stimulate domestic and allied shipbuilding capacity.
Trump, Lee, and the New Trade Reality | Scott Snyder Q&A
Q: What are the implications of the alliance modernization discussions for regional security and U.S.-Korea cooperation?
Modernization involves reconfiguring the alliance to align with current regional threats, particularly China, and ensuring that economic, security, and diplomatic tracks are coordinated, with a focus on practical cooperation rather than purely ideological alignment.
Trump, Lee, and the New Trade Reality | Scott Snyder Q&A
Q: How should South Korea navigate the risk of U.S. domestic politics affecting the alliance and tariff talks?
South Korea should anticipate prolonged negotiations and leverage, staying adaptable to U.S. policy shifts, while prioritizing mutual interests and reformulating strategies to avoid over-reliance on a single outcome or deadline.
Trump, Lee, and the New Trade Reality | Scott Snyder Q&A
Q: What is the likelihood of a Trump-Kim meeting during the APEC Summit, and what would a potential outcome look like?
The speaker suggests that a meeting isn't ruled out and could be influenced by evolving geopolitics; even if a formal agreement isn't reached, there could be a display of openness or engagement that shifts negotiation dynamics, with the real takeaway being how such a meeting contextualizes leverage and signaling rather than delivering immediate policy shifts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KEI Live

What is KEI Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

High-level discussions cover U.S.–Korea relations, defense cooperation, and economic strategy with a strong emphasis on policy, security, and industrial capacity. Episodes frequently center on alliance modernization, shipbuilding and defense-industrial collaboration, energy security, and trade policy, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and KEI-affiliated experts. Notable strengths include a heavyweight lineup of former ambassadors, defense analysts, and policy thinkers who illuminate complex interlocking issues across the Indo-Pacific, with practical implications for workforce reform, legislative pathways, and technology sharing. Listeners can expect rigorous, policy-focused conversations that connect labor, technology, and diplomac... more

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1. Karl Friedhoff
2. Dina Smeltz
3. Una Jo
4. Ayumi Teraoka
5. Bruce Klingner
6. James G. Fogo III
7. James Kim
8. Kathy Stephens

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