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.
Unfriending North Korea…With South Korea’s Help
Jenna Gibson
June 23, 2016
On June 16, Uganda officially kicked North Korea to the curb, asking approximately 60 DPRK troops and state security officials to leave the country. This move may be yet another sign that South Korean President Park Geun-Hye’s so-called Summit Diplomacy is working.
U.S. Should Encourage Greater South Korea-Japan Security Cooperation
June 21, 2016
Enhanced security cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo would better protect South Korean, Japanese, and U.S. national interests in Asia. Both South Korea and Japan have extensive, highly capable militaries. Washington has strong relationships with both countries, but the third leg of the security triad—between Seoul and Tokyo—has been constrained due to bitter historic animosities and territorial disputes.
South Korea Seeks Opportunities in the New World of Central Asia
June 16, 2016
Although the Central Asia is not a major economic and diplomatic partner for South Korea, the countries of Central Asia have the potential to grow in the future as economic and trade partners for South Korea.
New Financial Sanctions on North Korea: What Will They Mean In Practice
Troy Stangarone
June 7, 2016
What are the practical implications of the U.S. Treasury Department designating North Korea a primary money laundering concern?
And Then There Were Two: What Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have said about Korea
June 7, 2016
With the Democratic and Republican presumptive nominees now identified, here is our comprehensive list of what the two candidates have said about the Korean peninsula since the beginning of the race.
Will the New Treasury Financial Sanctions Against North Korea Work?
Phil Eskeland
June 6, 2016
Will last week’s action by the U.S. Treasury Department to designate North Korea as a primary money laundering concern join the list of failures of unilateral sanctions?
Five Questions About A Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un Conversation
Troy Stangarone
May 18, 2016
Trump’s comments raise a series of questions in regards to the conditions under which he would be willing to speak with Kim Jong-un.
And Then There Were Three: U.S. Presidential Candidates Comments on the Korean Peninsula
May 17, 2016
With the field of presidential candidates narrowed down to three, here is a look at some of the more recent comments by Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump on the Korean peninsula.
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