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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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Assessing Progress: President Yoon's Global Pivotal State Strategy After Two Years
By Terrence Matsuo
May 1, 2024
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Samsung's New Investments in Texas Mean Big Things for the United States
By Tom Ramage
April 17, 2024
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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.
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.
Implications for Korea of the platform of U.S. political parties – Part II: A look at the Democratic platform
Phil Eskeland
July 26, 2016
Last week, we looked at the Republican Party platform. This week, the Democratic Party is meeting to nominate its candidate for president and vice president.
Ten Korean Words that Don't Exist in English
Jenna Gibson
July 25, 2016
Every language has "untranslatable words" - a word that perfectly encapsulates a feeling or situation which lacks an exact equivalent in other languages. Here are ten useful Korean words that don't have exact English equivalents.
Clinton’s Choice of Vice President: Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
July 23, 2016
Exactly who is Tim Kaine and what are his views on international trade and America’s role in the world?
Public Perception between South Korea and Japan Improves
Juni Kim
July 22, 2016
Notoriously chilly relations between South Korea and Japan received encouraging news this week.
Implications for Korea of the platform of U.S. political parties – Part I: A look at the GOP platform
Phil Eskeland
July 21, 2016
There has been much discussion in recent weeks regarding the policy implications of the respective party platforms, but both party platforms contain significant sections on foreign policy, defense, and international trade.
Tourism in Korea Projected to Reach Record High in 2016
Jenna Gibson
July 18, 2016
After a rough 2015 marred by a major health scare, tourism to South Korea has bounced back and then some.
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