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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.
Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
Joshua NamTae Park
June 5, 2025
Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.
Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?
Tom Ramage
June 3, 2025
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea's progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.
U.S. Policy Uncertainty and South Korean Multinationals’ Investment Decisions
Sunhyung Lee
May 29, 2025
Policy uncertainty in the United States has increased, which is influencing the long-term outlook for South Korean investment decisions.
First Effects of the Tariff Shock on South Korea
Tom Ramage
May 28, 2025
Economic data for South Korea from recent months offers an early indicator of how tariffs might impact Korea’s economy and U.S.-Korea trade.
The Historical and Institutional Foundations of Socioeconomic Linkages between the U.S. and South Korea
Je Heon (James) Kim
May 22, 2025
Amid tariffs and investments, many have pointed to the benefits of deep socioeconomic linkages between the United States and South Korea.
How the U.S.-UK Agreement Could Shape Future Trade Talks
Tom Ramage
May 16, 2025
The first major deal of the year carries implications for South Korea on everything from tech trade to agriculture
The Case for Active Public Relations and Communications Strategy to Promote Korean Investments
Je Heon (James) Kim
May 13, 2025
New KEI research shows that perception and visibility, not dollar amounts, shape how Americans feel about foreign investment.
Future of Korea: How Las Vegas is Driving Korean American Innovation
Jennifer Ahn
May 5, 2025
The Las Vegas region has become a powerful driver of trade, business, and people-to-people ties between the United States and South Korea.
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