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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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President Moon’s Commitment to Young People in South Korea
Donald Manzullo
October 30, 2017
Part of President Moon’s plans for re-invigorating the economy is to address the problem of unemployment, especially among Korea’s young people.
Why South Koreans Keep their Cool about North Korea while Americans Grow More Alarmed
Juni Kim
October 27, 2017
Despite growing American concerns over North Korea’s weapons capabilities, South Koreans increasingly view war with North Korea as less likely.
Could the PyeongChang Winter Games Help China to Signal a Softening Position on THAAD Sanctions?
Troy Stangarone
October 26, 2017
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang could provide an avenue for China to signal a softening of its position on sanctions over THAAD.
South Korea and Turkey Celebrate Their Relationship
October 25, 2017
Starting on October 27, a Turkish film festival in Seoul will help celebrate the 60th anniversary of modern diplomatic ties between Turkey and South Korea.
Hallyu Works Differently in the United States
October 24, 2017
While Hallyu may have worked in markets that are geographically near South Korea, for many years it had not received as much enthusiasm in the U.S. market.
How Korea’s Nuclear Power Decision Could Impact the U.S.-Korea Trade Deficit
Troy Stangarone
October 23, 2017
The decision by the Moon Administration to shift from coal and nuclear power to LNG has long-term implications for South Korea’s trade surplus with the United States.
Should South Korea Join the Transition to All Electric Vehicles?
Troy Stangarone
October 20, 2017
As the industry shifts toward electric vehicles, South Korea will need to consider the current state of the market for electric vehicles in South Korea.
Negotiating a Nuclear Deal with North Korea Just Got a Whole Lot Harder
Troy Stangarone
October 17, 2017
If negotiating a North Korean nuclear deal was already a fraught proposition, not certifying the Iran deal just made that prospect more difficult.
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