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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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How South Korean Investment Brings Latent Capacity to U.S. Naval Power
By Andy Hong
June 26, 2025
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Cuba Opens Embassy in Seoul and North Korea Makes Its Displeasure Known
By Robert King
June 23, 2025
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Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung
By Daniel Sneider
June 22, 2025
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The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?
By Yohan Moon
June 12, 2025
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Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
By William Brown
June 10, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung's Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment
By Arius Derr
June 9, 2025
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Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
By Joshua NamTae Park
June 5, 2025
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Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
By Je Heon (James) Kim
June 5, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate
By Scott Snyder
June 4, 2025
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The Significance of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on North Korean Human Rights
By Robert King
June 3, 2025
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What Renegotiating the KORUS FTA May Mean for the Future of Digital Trade in Korea
November 7, 2017
If the digital trade section of the KORUS FTA is amended, Korea will likely need to open up its e-commerce industry to foreign competitors.
U.S. Poised to Set a Record Level of Merchandise Exports to Korea in 2017
Phil Eskeland
November 6, 2017
One reason for the downward trend in the U.S. bilateral trade deficit with Korea is that the U.S. is on track to set a record in goods exports this year.
How Do Trump’s Approval Ratings in South Korea Compare to Prior U.S. Presidents?
Juni Kim
November 6, 2017
Only 17% of South Koreans have confidence in President Donald Trump, which dramatically differs from public confidence in his predecessor Barack Obama.
The Recent Threats of Violence Against K-pop Girl Group Apink Are Crimes But Not Terrorism
November 3, 2017
As popular as it is post-9/11 to worry about terrorism, K-pop fans are misapplying terrorism when referring to criminal behavior against Apink.
Why Isn’t Kim Jong-un Answering Seoul’s Phone Calls?
Mark Tokola
November 2, 2017
One obvious step for North Korea to buy time for its weapons program would be to drive a wedge between your two enemies, the United States and South Korea.Â
BBC Begins Broadcasting in Korean: What’s the Significance for Getting Information into North Korea?
Robert King
November 1, 2017
The beginning of radio broadcasts in Korea by the BBC is a welcome addition to the sources of news and information reaching North Korea.
The Elusive Korean Language Major
October 31, 2017
The surge in Korean study may be a result of K-pop and K-dramas, but the number of U.S. schools offering a Korean major is lowest when compared to Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic.
Does the China-ROK Summit Signal the End of Economic Pressure over THAAD? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Jenna Gibson
October 31, 2017
Headlines proclaimed the end of the dispute over THAAD, which China insists will harm their national security. However, these celebrations may be premature.
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