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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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Samsung's New Investments in Texas Mean Big Things for the United States
By Tom Ramage
April 17, 2024
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The North Korean Human Rights Act Expired in 2022 – No Signs that Congress is Moving to Reauthorize the Law
By Robert King
April 8, 2024
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Digital Trade Wars: What U.S. Policymakers Need To Understand about South Korea’s Tech Regulation
By Haeyoon Kim
March 28, 2024
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Potential Ramifications of the House’s North Korea Sanctions Act
August 21, 2014
By Joseph Dahl and Diane Stevenson Amid Congressional gridlock, the border crisis and a lawsuit against the President, a rather important and potentially consequential bill passed the House without much…
Pope Francis in South Korea: Addressing Issues with Hope and Religious Freedom
Nicholas Hamisevicz
August 19, 2014
With his first visit to Korea and Asia, it is clear that Pope Francis wanted to address three key issues that have been specifically on the minds of the Korean people.
Why is the Flow of Information so Threatening to the North Korean Regime?
Sang Kim
August 14, 2014
Although greater information access into North Korean society may not provide overnight reforms to its governance, efforts such as “Hack North Korea” highlight how it may spark the preliminary steps in undermining the Kim leadership.
Where Does the South Korea-China 'Reset' Go From Here?
Troy Stangarone
July 1, 2014
While the North Korean nuclear issue is expected to be front and center at the summit, a series of underlying issues may impact how successful Park and Xi are at continuing to improve relations between China and South Korea.
June 2014: Smaller Meetings, But Bigger Fish to Fry in Inter-Korean Relations
Nicholas Hamisevicz
June 30, 2014
Similar to previous months, inter-Korean relations remained tense, especially in the West Sea.
Could 'The Interview' Provoke North Korean Military Action?
June 27, 2014
It is unlikely that the threats of war will cause Columbia Picturesto halt the October release of 'The Interview'.
A Star-Studded Affair: Can Korean Celebrities Bring Awareness to Human Rights Issues in North Korea?
June 26, 2014
Which celebrity could take on North Korean humanitarian causes?
Multiculturalism in Korea
June 23, 2014
With the growth of multiculturalism and diversity in Korea, Koreans are now beginning to reevaluate the traditional notion of national identity.
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