The Trump Era: A Total Summary of the 'Tariff Bomb' That Hit the Korean Economy (Steel, Washers, and the Trade Lesson)
The first term of President Donald Trump (2017–2021), marked by the slogan 'America First,' brought about a tectonic shift in the global trade order. South Korea, in particular, was subjected to intense pressure to renegotiate the KORUS FTA and faced high-rate tariffs on specific industries, leading to significant market turmoil.This article analyzes the core details of the major tariff measures..
The Integration of HHI and HMD: A Model for Reinforcing Global Competitiveness
Introduction: A Turning Point for Korean ShipbuildingThe planned integration of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), set for December 2025, marks a major inflection point for Korea’s shipbuilding industry. This move is more than a corporate merger—it is a strategic reorganization designed to create synergy between large-scale and mid-sized vessels, thereby strengthe..
Xi Jinping's Tiananmen Military Parade: A Global Political Message Beyond a Simple Show of Force
On September 3, 2025, China held a massive military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Second World War. Broadcast live by state media, the event was more than a mere military ceremony; it was a complex statement of China's domestic and international ambitions and its vision for a new global order. The presence of Russian President Vlad..