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.
The Implications of the United States' First Response to the Sony Cyber Hack
Troy Stangarone
January 5, 2015
In its first public response to North Korea’s suspected cyber attack on Sony, the Obama Administration announced new financial sanctions on three North Korean entities and ten individuals related to North Korea’s defense industry.
What Might a Proportional Response to North Korea's Sony Hack Look Like?
Troy Stangarone
December 19, 2014
North Korea’s cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment and the subsequent threats to target theaters that screened “The Interview” have had a chilling effect beyond Sony’s decision not to release “The Interview” on Christmas day.
UK View: DPRK Human Rights Situation
December 10, 2014
For Human Rights Day Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Hugo Swire, blogs on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Northeast Asia’s Odd Couple?: The Implications of a Putin-Kim Summit
Troy Stangarone
December 4, 2014
In light of the current geopolitical environment, would a summit meeting only deepen ties between Moscow and Pyongyang or could it also break North Korea’s diplomatic isolation and change the dynamics in Northeast Asia?
Helsinki Accords for Northeast Asia?
November 12, 2014
There is a desire to replicate the Helsinki process in Northeast Asia as a tool to decrease tensions on the Korean peninsula and to improve the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Six Implications from the Mid-Term Elections for U.S Policy Towards East Asia
Troy Stangarone
November 6, 2014
With Republicans winning a majority in the Senate for the first time in eight years, President Obama will face a Republican Congress for his final two years in office.
Is Kim Jong-un Being Pushed Out … or Just Recuperating?
Troy Stangarone
October 10, 2014
While Kim Jong-un may be ill for now, each day he is not seen increases the possibility that he is being sidelined.
The Need for Tailored Engagement with North Korea
September 29, 2014
To address the growing crisis on the Korean peninsula, concerned countries need to use all available means, including engagement of the North.
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