This KIPEC Seminar Report is based on a presentation delivered by Dr. Casey Burgat, Director of the Legislative Affairs Program and Associate Professor at the George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, on September 8, 2026. The report examines key structural changes in U.S. congressional politics, including the rise of “insecure majorities,” the decline in competitive congressional districts, and the growing importance of primary elections. It also explores how majority-party status and agenda-setting power shape congressional behavior, alongside the rise of party-unity voting, permanent campaigning, and messaging politics. The report further considers how these developments contribute to partisan conflict and legislative gridlock, while also affecting the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch. For further details, please refer to the attached report. This report is written in Korean. For inquiries, please contact Jihee Wang at jhwang@kipec.org. 

This KIPEC Seminar Report is based on a presentation delivered by Tom Ramage of the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) at 10:00 a.m. on July 16, 2026. The report examines the recent restructuring of U.S. trade policy around economic security and industrial competitiveness, as well as the implications of evolving tariff policies for the U.S.-ROK economic relationship. It also analyzes the outcomes of the U.S.-ROK tariff negotiations, developments related to Section 301 of the Trade Act and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, changes in bilateral trade and investment, and the future direction of U.S. trade policy and its implications for Korea. For further details, please refer to the attached report. This report is written in Korean. For inquiries, please contact Jihee Wang at jhwang@kipec.org 

This KIPEC Seminar Report is based on a presentation delivered by Kayla Orta of the Atlantic Council at 10:00 a.m. on July 14, 2026. The report examines the global shift from competition over individual AI models to competition over AI ecosystems encompassing computing infrastructure, energy, data, investment, and international cooperation. It also analyzes the U.S. Trusted Technology Partnership strategy, key drivers of AI competitiveness, and the future direction of U.S.-ROK AI technology cooperation and its implications for Korea. For further details, please refer to the attached report. This report is written in Korean. For inquiries, please contact Jihee Wang at jhwang@kipec.org. 

KIPEC Current Affairs Note delivers regular, in-depth analysis of major legislative and policy issues in Washington, D.C., with implications for South Korea. This report provides an overview of the background and key provisions of the Secure America Act and analyzes the implications of enhanced U.S. border security and immigration enforcement policies for South Korea. For further details, please refer to the attached report. This report is written in Korean. For inquiries, please contact Jihee Wang at jhwang@kipec.org. 

KIPEC Current Affairs Note delivers regular, in-depth analysis of major legislative and policy issues in Washington, D.C., with implications for South Korea. This report summarizes the key provisions of the PROVE IT measure reflected in the FY 2026 U.S. federal appropriations legislation, as well as its legislative background, implementation framework, and potential policy implications going forward. For further details, please refer to the attached report. 

The KIPEC Roundtable is a monthly program that brings together experts from various fields to discuss key issues.This roundtable was held on January 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (local time) via Zoom. KIPEC hosted Paul J. Saunders, President of the Center for the National Interest, a Washington, D.C.–based public policy think tank.The discussion focused on U.S. nuclear energy policy under the Trump administration. In particular, participants examined its implications for U.S. security priorities, industrial strategy, and ROK-U.S. cooperation.The attached document summarizes the key points discussed during the roundtable.A recording of the event is available on the KIPEC YouTube channel. 

KIPEC Current Affairs Note delivers regular, in-depth analysis of major legislative and policy issues in Washington, D.C., with implications for South Korea. This report examines recent U.S. congressional efforts to reform the federal permitting system and assesses their implications for South Korea-U.S. industrial and energy cooperation. For further details, please refer to the attached report. 

KIPEC Current Affairs Note delivers regular, in-depth analysis of major legislative and policy issues in Washington, D.C., with implications for South Korea. This report analyzes the FY2026 U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and its implications for South Korea, highlighting how the Act reinforces institutional stability in the U.S.–ROK alliance while shaping the framework for future industrial cooperation.   For further details, please refer to the attached report. 

KIPEC Current Affairs Note delivers regular, in-depth analysis of major legislative and policy issues in Washington, D.C., with implications for South Korea.This report reviews the enactment of the Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act under the FY2026 NDAA and outlines its key provisions and implications for future U.S.-North Korea dialogue and U.S.-ROK coordination.For further details, please refer to the attached report.