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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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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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Defector in Their Midst: The First North Korean in the National Assembly
Troy Stangarone
April 18, 2012
A look at the first North Korean defector in the South Korean National Assembly and what he means for unification.
North Korean Workers Party Leadership Chart
April 16, 2012
North Korea recently held a series of meetings to formalize leadership positions in the new regime. Kim Jong-il was named the Eternal Secretary General, while Kim Jong-un became the party’s First Secretary. Here is an updated Workers Party of Korea leadership chart.
Why North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch is Bad News for Beijing
April 13, 2012
Why North Korea's failed missile launch could make life harder for China and lead to a 3rd nuclear test by North Korea.
What the Split Vote in Korea’s National Assembly Elections Means
Troy Stangarone
April 12, 2012
The New Frontier Party secured a slim majority in the Korea's National Assembly elections, but much could change between now and the presidential elections in December.
The Eternal General Secretary Makes Way for Other Political Changes in North Korea
Nicholas Hamisevicz
April 11, 2012
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.
The Future of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and the National Assembly Elections
Troy Stangarone
April 6, 2012
How might the upcoming National Assembly elections impact U.S.-Korea relations?
2012 Seoul Summit: Pivot to Global Nuclear Security
April 4, 2012
A look at what went right, what went wrong, and the next steps from the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.
Malware Attacks on Korean News Websites
Chad OCarroll
April 3, 2012
Chad O'Carroll takes a look at the high level of malware on South Korean news sites and possible links to North Korea.
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