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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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U.S. Trade Deals, Letters, and Tariffs: Implications for South Korea
By Nils Wollesen Osterberg
July 10, 2025
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How South Korean Investment Brings Latent Capacity to U.S. Naval Power
By Andy Hong
June 26, 2025
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Cuba Opens Embassy in Seoul and North Korea Makes Its Displeasure Known
By Robert King
June 23, 2025
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Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung
By Daniel Sneider
June 22, 2025
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The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?
By Yohan Moon
June 12, 2025
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Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
By William Brown
June 10, 2025
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Lee Jae-myung's Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment
By Arius Derr
June 9, 2025
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Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
By Joshua NamTae Park
June 5, 2025
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Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
By Je Heon (James) Kim
June 5, 2025
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Future of Korea: Enhancing Cooperation and Dialogue with Vermont
Je Heon (James) Kim
June 5, 2025
From May 13 to 15, 2025, the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) brought its Future of Korea outreach program to Burlington, Vermont.
Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate
Scott Snyder
June 4, 2025
Depending on how Lee leads, South Korea may be on the threshold of dramatic domestic and international policy changes.
The Significance of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on North Korean Human Rights
Robert King
June 3, 2025
A “high-level” session at the General Assembly is a significant step-up in pressing North Korea to make progress on human rights.
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.
South Korean Foreign Policy in a Polarized World: Passing the Baton to South Korea’s New Political Leadership
Scott Snyder
June 2, 2025
The question is whether or not future leadership persists in efforts commensurate with Korea's international reputation and influence.
Key Issues Shaping South Korea’s Presidential Election
Lauren Kim
June 2, 2025
South Korean voters will elect a new president on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this year.
Old Wounds, New Votes: Japan’s Changing Role in Korea’s Election Discourse
Terrence Matsuo
May 30, 2025
The leading candidate's attempts to moderate his position suggest Japan may not be as controversial in domestic politics as it has been.
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.
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