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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.
Fight to the Finish: Local Election Season in South Korea
June 13, 2018
Many South Korean candidates in the June 13th election tapped into pop culture and highlighted issues of common concern to broaden their appeal.
South Korean General Elections: Outlook for the Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, and South Gyeongsang Province Elections
June 12, 2018
On June 13, local elections in Korea will be held for about 4,000 local administrative, legislative, and educational leaders in 17 major cities and provinces.
Five Korean Shows that Deserve American Remakes
Jenna Gibson
June 5, 2018
With the success of The Good Doctor and Better Late Than Never, here are five great Korean shows that may resonate well with an American audience.
Korean Trust in the Media Remains Low, Despite Recent Victories for Press Freedom
Jenna Gibson
May 31, 2018
Americans have been grappling recently over media trustworthiness. But when it comes to distrust in the news, the U.S. has nothing on South Korea.
Taking Quick Delivery for Granted in South Korea
May 30, 2018
Widely known as the “Delivery Nation,” South Koreans enjoy high speed delivery services in almost every product, including food, socks, and staples.
Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic
Jenna Gibson
May 18, 2018
After a sudden Chinese ban on waste and recycling import, South Korea is now scrambling to cut down on the plastic waste that the country generates.
Young Koreans Are More Hopeful About the Economy Despite Challenges
Jenna Gibson
May 15, 2018
For the first time in years, young South Koreans are optimistic about their country’s economy – even though major economic issues have not gone away.
The Meaning of the #MeToo Movement in South Korea
May 3, 2018
Women in South Korea have been strongly relating with the Me Too movement that began in the United States and was spawned by the #MeToo.
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