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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.
Understanding China’s North Korea Sanctions Enforcement: Metrics and Measures
July 28, 2016
Have the Chinese implemented, either wholly or partially, the sanctions outlined in UNSCR 2270? There are many metrics and litmus tests by which we can attempt to find an answer.
Implications for Korea of the platform of U.S. political parties – Part II: A look at the Democratic platform
Phil Eskeland
July 26, 2016
Last week, we looked at the Republican Party platform. This week, the Democratic Party is meeting to nominate its candidate for president and vice president.
Clinton’s Choice of Vice President: Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
July 23, 2016
Exactly who is Tim Kaine and what are his views on international trade and America’s role in the world?
Public Perception between South Korea and Japan Improves
Juni Kim
July 22, 2016
Notoriously chilly relations between South Korea and Japan received encouraging news this week.
Implications for Korea of the platform of U.S. political parties – Part I: A look at the GOP platform
Phil Eskeland
July 21, 2016
There has been much discussion in recent weeks regarding the policy implications of the respective party platforms, but both party platforms contain significant sections on foreign policy, defense, and international trade.
Trump’s Choice of Vice President: Governor Mike Pence of Indiana
Donald Manzullo
July 17, 2016
Who is Mike Pence and what are his views on international trade and America’s role in the world?
Korean Language Continues to Gain Popularity Worldwide
Jenna Gibson
July 13, 2016
In Thailand, students applying to college will soon have the option of using Korean as their foreign language. This move comes amid growing demand for Korean language learning in Thailand, where Korean pop culture products are wild successes.
Korea Aid: How Seoul is Increasing its Connections in Africa
June 28, 2016
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Valerie Dabady Liverani, manager of the Resource Mobilization and External Finance Department at the African Development Bank.
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