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economy2026.02.27

The End of Reciprocal Tariffs? 3 Inflection Points for Korea's Exports After the U.S. Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling and Trump's Section 122 Pivot

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs in a 6-3 ruling. Trump immediately imposed a 15% temporary surcharge on all imports under Section 122, leaving Korean exporters facing both a tariff refund opportunity and a new wave of trade uncertainty.

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economy2026.02.17

South Korea Stands as a Guardian of the WTO Multilateral Trade System: An In-Depth Analysis of Contributions to the Global Trust Fund and Chairs Programme

South Korea is demonstrating leadership in restoring the multilateral trade system by contributing to the WTO Global Trust Fund and Chairs Programme. This analysis explores the strategic background and South Korea's changing status within global supply chains.

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economy2026.02.23

WTO in Crisis: The Prelude to MC14 Reform—Reshaping the Global Trade Order and Korea's Economic Future

As the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) approaches, discussions on core reform issues including the restoration of the dispute settlement system and digital trade are accelerating. An in-depth analysis of the potential for reviving the multilateral trade order amid global supply chain restructuring and protectionism, and its impact on the Korean economy.

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