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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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Will Gasoline Prices Shake Pyongyang?
William Brown
May 11, 2017
More than any other sanction imposed on the country, a cutoff of Chinese crude oil, translated into price hikes, angry customers, and slashed revenues, would cause big problems for Kim Jong-un.
Challenges in Relations with the U.S. under the Moon Administration
Kyle Ferrier
May 10, 2017
For the newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in, just as central to resolving the issues raised by Trump will be understanding his approach to foreign affairs.
Seoul, Washington, and Pyongyang: Delicate Diplomatic Triangle for President Moon Jae-in
Robert King
May 9, 2017
The campaign is over; ballots have been cast; the result is clear—Moon Jae-in will be in the Blue House within a few days.
Prospects for U.S.-Korea Economic Relations under New Administrations in Seoul and Washington
Phil Eskeland
May 8, 2017
As the new ROK and U.S. administrations interact and deal with each other, both sides must avoid “unforced errors” and cooperate with each other as much as possible to confront domestic and international trends that place impediments on both economies.
Deepening South Korea's Relations with the Middle East
May 8, 2017
The active relationship between South Korea and the Middle East Area is relatively young.
Poll of Polls: Final South Korean Presidential Polls
Juni Kim
May 5, 2017
May 2nd marked the last day for polls to be conducted before the South Korean presidential election on May 9th.
Why This May Be South Korea’s Most Consequential Presidential Election
Troy Stangarone
May 4, 2017
The next administration will come into office at time when South Korea faces a wide array of economic, political, social, and security challenges.
The European Union: A Key Partnership for the Next South Korean Administration
May 2, 2017
The EU and South Korea share important values such as human rights, democracy and a market economy, making the EU an important partner for South Korea and the next presidential administration.
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