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Lee Jong-wha

Director at Korea University

Lee Jong-wha, professor of Economics and director of the Asiatic Research Institute at Korea University, was a senior adviser for international economic affairs to former President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea.

Lee Jong-wha
2 Apr 2018

The US trade wars

Asia's economies must take a more proactive role in preserving free trade, working together and using forums like the G20 and the World Trade Organisation

2 Apr 2018 2
22 May 2017

J-nomics and Korea

South Korea’s President Moon Jae In has his work cut out for him, particularly on the economy where he claims his three-step 'J-nomics' will rescue the country.

22 May 2017
J-nomics and Korea
26 Sep 2016

How to make babies

South Korea is quickly ageing, with the government now urging people to stop family planning and start having babies - a plan that's likely to fail.

26 Sep 2016 2
How to make babies
18 Jul 2015

Greece should take comfort from Asia's recovery

Asian countries have been watching the Greek crisis unfold with a mixture of envy and schadenfreude. When they experienced their own financial crisis in 1997, they received far less aid, with far harsher conditions. But their recovery was also stronger, suggesting that ever-growing bailouts may not be the best prescription for recovery.

18 Jul 2015