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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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April 2014: Provocative Rhetoric & Shelling in Inter-Korean Relations

April is often a contentious month for inter-Korean relations. With joint and combined military exercises, along with anniversaries and holidays, there are plenty of opportunities for provocations and hateful rhetoric. April 2014 was no different.

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R & R Needed on President Obama’s Trip to Korea: Reassurance & Reaffirmation

Nicholas Hamisevicz
April 23, 2014
Reassurance and reaffirmation, while difficult, should be a major focus for President Obama in South Korea.

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What to Look for in Obama’s Upcoming Trip to Korea and Japan

April 22, 2014
The role of President Obama in this situation has been argued over by many analysts, but it is clear that as a main ally to both countries, Obama should continue to provide opportunities where all three leaders can discuss mutually beneficial issue.

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North Korea’s 2014 New Year’s Message

Nicholas Hamisevicz
January 2, 2014
Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech provides the world a starting point for analyzing North Korea in 2014. Unfortunately, it does not appear that dealing with North Korea will get easier.

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The Korean Peninsula in 2013 in Review

Troy Stangarone
December 31, 2013
As we look back at the events that helped to shape 2013, we are also looking back the predictions The Peninsula made in our annual “10 Things to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2013” blog.

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Jang Song Taek Removed from Leadership Posts in North Korea?!?!

Nicholas Hamisevicz
December 4, 2013
The impact of the reported removal of Jang Song Taek could be vital for the future of North Korea. Does the removal of a key leader with power, experience, economic knowledge, and family connections suggest that there is trouble within the North Korean leadership? Or does it indicate that Kim Jong-un feels secure enough to get rid of his powerful uncle and can rule the way he really desires?

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Defending Against Cyber Attacks in South Korea

Linda Butcher
October 16, 2013
Named as the most wired place on earth, it is no surprise that South Korea has faced many cybersecurity challenges. What can Korea do to protect itself from future cyber attacks?

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Cybersecurity in the Context of the U.S.-ROK Alliance

October 10, 2013
As cyberspace becomes a critical frontier in the international security landscape, it will no doubt emerge as a challenging dynamic for alliances built on pre-existing global paradigms.

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