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.
How South Korea Hopes to Translate Public Spending into Growth and Reform
Kyle Ferrier
January 8, 2018
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s agenda of public sector-led economic and social reform hinges on creating 810,000 government jobs.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
Sang Kim
January 4, 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
Troy Stangarone
December 28, 2017
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
Ten Useful Korean Words for Winter
Jenna Gibson
December 14, 2017
With a cold snap freezing South Korea this week, we collected a list of 10 useful winter-related Korean words that could help you get through the season.
No Kids Zones Spread Across Korea, Even as Birthrate Continues to Drop
Jenna Gibson
December 8, 2017
In the last few years, Korea has seen a proliferation of so-called “no kids zones” – restaurants and cafes that ban children under a certain age.
South Koreans Consider Nukes, But Japan Remains an Unknown Variable
November 21, 2017
With North Korean provocations gaining steam, the nuclear armament issue has become the center of political conflicts in South Korea.
Remembering the Feats of U.S. Korean War Veterans
November 14, 2017
To express our gratitude to our veterans and those who fought in the Korean War, here are the stories of six Medal of Honor recipients.
Korea's Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
November 9, 2017
By Hwan Kang The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of generating and consuming electricity was…
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