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The Peninsula

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.

Americans Care Who Invests in America

Je Heon (James) Kim
June 11, 2025
South Korea enjoys an advantage when it comes to investing in the United States. This edge should not be taken for granted.

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Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons

William Brown
June 10, 2025
South Korea will need to improve the performance of its stock markets and small businesses by opening up to foreign portfolio investment

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Lee Jae-myung's Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment

Arius Derr
June 9, 2025
South Korea’s friends and neighbors are watching not just what Lee says but whether he governs as the centrist he campaigned to be.

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Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies

Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.

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Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont

From May 13 to 15, 2025, the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) brought its Future of Korea outreach program to Burlington, Vermont.

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Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate

Scott Snyder
June 4, 2025
Depending on how Lee leads, South Korea may be on the threshold of dramatic domestic and international policy changes.

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The Significance of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on North Korean Human Rights

Robert King
June 3, 2025
A “high-level” session at the General Assembly is a significant step-up in pressing North Korea to make progress on human rights.

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Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?

Tom Ramage
June 3, 2025
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea's progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.

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