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The Peninsula blog is a project of the Korea Economic Institute. It is designed to provide a wide ranging forum for discussion of the foreign policy, economic, and social issues that impact the Korean peninsula.
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Public Opinion and the Future of the U.S.–South Korea Alliance
Je Heon (James) Kim
September 30, 2025
Data shows enduring support for South Korea as a partner and consistent preference for more open trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Japan's Succession Battle Pits Moderates Against the Right—and Korea Is Watching
Daniel Sneider
September 26, 2025
The path ahead in Japan is likely to be fraught with ongoing political instability until the party wins a new election and regains its majority.Â
What a New Prime Minister in Japan Could Mean for Relations with South Korea
Terrence Matsuo
September 25, 2025
The upcoming LDP leadership race will test whether Seoul and Tokyo can preserve the fragile progress made in recent years.
Memory Serves: How Tariffs and Chips Anchor U.S.-Korea Economic Strategy
Emily Benson
September 23, 2025
Korea’s dominance in high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips presents an opportunity and strategic imperative for cooperation with the United States.
Between Beijing and Washington: South Korea’s Alliance Dilemma in the Trump-Lee Era
Andrew Yeo
September 16, 2025
The Trump administration is asking Asian allies to contribute more to their defense and collectively step up military coordination to deter China.
Toward a U.S.–South Korea Alliance Renaissance
Patrick Cronin
September 15, 2025
Washington and Seoul must cast their vision to the broader challenge of shaping regional peace and prosperity.
What to Make of North Korea's Fastest Economic Growth Since 2016
Randall S. Jones
September 12, 2025
The North Korean economy grew 3.7 percent in 2024, its fastest pace since 2016, according to estimates by South Korea’s central bank.
What the U.S.-South Korea Summit Means for Investment and Trade
Tom Ramage
September 10, 2025
Despite the positive direction of their first in-person meeting, Presidents Trump and Lee still appear to have a lot to finalize on trade.