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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.

Sports in North Korea

August 9, 2016
What does sports mean in daily life of North Korea?

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South Korean Athletes to Watch in Rio

August 5, 2016
In London in 2012, the South Korean team walked away with 28 medals, placing them fifth in the medal count. Here is our list of the Korean athletes to watch for in Rio.

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The DPRK’s Olympic Dreams

Jenna Gibson
August 4, 2016
North Korea may be all but cut off from the international community, but that has not stopped the reclusive regime from entering the public spotlight every two years for the Olympic Games.

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Counterfeiting: The Other Way North Korea Finances Its Regime

August 3, 2016
Even though counterfeiting can bring hard currency to the isolated regime, the mass manufacturing of fake notes sponsored by a state is extremely unusual and risky.

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New Sanctions Subtract Little from North Korea’s Already Weak Trade

William Brown
August 2, 2016
Second quarter trade data recently released by China, and April and May data released by other major trading countries, suggest the March 2 UN sanctions are having little impact so far on North Korea’s economy although they may be making Pyongyang even more dependent on China.

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South Korea’s Overseas Peacekeeping Activities – Part II: The Implications for South Korea

August 1, 2016
With support from both the South Korean public and policy makers, South Korean soldiers deployed overseas will continue to represent South Korea and promote universal values for the world peace and prosperity.

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South Korea’s Overseas Peacekeeping Activities – Part I: The History and Current Status

July 29, 2016
It is expected that South Korea’s contribution to overseas peacekeeping missions will play a more critical role in contributing to international peace and security.

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Understanding China’s North Korea Sanctions Enforcement: Metrics and Measures

July 28, 2016
Have the Chinese implemented, either wholly or partially, the sanctions outlined in UNSCR 2270? There are many metrics and litmus tests by which we can attempt to find an answer.

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