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.
Pyongyang Worries About the Collapse of Its Won
William Brown
October 17, 2024
Difficult economic reforms are needed for North Korea to stabilize its currency.
With Trump’s Tariff Policies, Time is a Flat Circle
Tom Ramage
September 18, 2024
Donald Trump’s campaign position to implement tariffs of up to 10 percent echoes Richard Nixon’s enactment of a 10 percent tariff on all imported goods in 1971.
SK Hynix’s 10nm DRAM and the Expanding Power of Compute
Tom Ramage
September 5, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix succeeded in developing a 10-nanometer transistor process for 16 GB Double Data Rate 5 dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, representing a significant development for the power of compute.
How Tariffs and Connected Vehicle Risks Limit Chinese EVs in the United States
Tom Ramage
August 28, 2024
US policymakers are concerned about the competition that Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) may pose in the US and global economy.
SK Hynix’s Latest CHIPS Act Funding Helps Land HBM Chips in the United States
Tom Ramage
August 7, 2024
The United States is working with its allies to develop robust supply chains for the production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips.
Why Does Korean Shipbuilding Matter for the United States?
Andy Hong
August 2, 2024
As the world’s second-largest shipbuilding nation, South Korea has been frequently courted as a potential partner to shore up US shipbuilding.
US-Korea Philly Shipyard Deal Enhances Global Supply Chain Security
Tom Ramage
July 31, 2024
By pursuing cooperation with allies, the United States will be able to ensure a robust defense posture and stability for global trade.
US Manufacturing and Green Energy Transition Bolstered by $32 Million Award for Hyundai Mobis
Tom Ramage
July 17, 2024
Mobis’ investment in Ohio are some of the many examples of how the United States and Korea are working together.
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