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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.
December 2014: South Korea Starts Early for New Year Declarations, but North Korea Ups the Ante for Inter-Korean Relations
Nicholas Hamisevicz
January 1, 2015
After the disappointment of not getting a high-level meeting following the Incheon Asian Games agreement, it looked like inter-Korean relations would remain stalled until 2015.
November 2014: No Meeting and Few Chances for Inter-Korean Relations
Nicholas Hamisevicz
December 15, 2014
As October faded away, the hopes for an early November high-level meeting as promised after an inter-Korean meeting during the closing of the Asian Games faded as well.
Another Setback for Internationalizing the Kaesong Industrial Complex?
Troy Stangarone
December 8, 2014
Since reopening Kaesong last year, the German manufacturer, Groz-Beckert, is the only international firm to invest in the complex. However, a new action by North Korea may further set back the prospects of attracting additional firms.
Is Kim Jong-un Being Pushed Out … or Just Recuperating?
Troy Stangarone
October 10, 2014
While Kim Jong-un may be ill for now, each day he is not seen increases the possibility that he is being sidelined.
Is the Surprise Move by North Korea an Opportunity to Improve Inter-Korean Relations?
Nicholas Hamisevicz
October 6, 2014
In a surprising move, North and South Korea held a high level meeting shortly before the closing of the Asian Games.
September 2014: Two Good Opportunities, But No Big Meetings in Inter-Korean Relations
Nicholas Hamisevicz
October 1, 2014
In September, there were two chances for North and South Korea to have high-level meetings, yet they were unable to take advantage of those opportunities.
The Need for Tailored Engagement with North Korea
September 29, 2014
To address the growing crisis on the Korean peninsula, concerned countries need to use all available means, including engagement of the North.
5 Important Issues for the New U.S. Ambassador to Korea
Nicholas Hamisevicz
September 18, 2014
Issues for the new U.S. Ambassador to help keep the U.S.-Korea alliance strong and active, both in the Northeast Asia region and around the globe.
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