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.
Building the Seoul Metro System, Part 1: Steel
November 25, 2019
Seoul's near-optimal metro system was not built by accident. The government made an early commitment to building an extensive network of tracks.
Gaming Industry: Another Trial of "Welfare vs. Growth"
Korea View
November 21, 2019
South Korea struggles to strike a balance between promoting an industry that has major growth potential and public health concerns outlined by the WHO.
South Korean Online Service Giants’ Submission
Korea View
November 13, 2019
While international social media giants have resisted public pressure to change, Korean online portals have been more willing to restructure.
New Education Policy May Undermine Efforts to Reduce Inequality
Korea View
November 7, 2019
The modification of college admission standards may intensify the housing demands in wealthier neighborhoods and exacerbate wealth inequality.
People-Centered Economy vs. Innovation
Korea View
November 5, 2019
South Korean government is under pressure to come up with a “win-win” solution that accommodates innovation and employment.
Reports of Defector Dissatisfaction Raise Questions About Resettlement Process
Korea View
November 1, 2019
Social challenges - rather than material privation - affect North Korean defectors during their resettlement in South Korea.
Fine Dust Continues to Cost South Korea
Korea View
October 31, 2019
As Korea braces for another season of heavy fine dust, questions remain on whether the government's new policies are addressing the root of the problem.
Calls to Ban Anonymous Online Comments Contradict Court Precedent
Korea View
October 30, 2019
There is growing support to ban anonymous online comments - but this goes against legal precedent established by the constitutional court.
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