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.
Is “Byungjin” Working? A Look at North Korea’s Money
William Brown
September 7, 2016
Byungjin might be working, but probably not the way Kim Jong-un was thinking.
Why Was South Korea Not an Original Member of the Trans Pacific Partnership?
August 11, 2016
During and after the TPP negotiations, significant debates took place in South Korea on why it did not join the TPP negotiations in the first round.
Counterfeiting: The Other Way North Korea Finances Its Regime
August 3, 2016
Even though counterfeiting can bring hard currency to the isolated regime, the mass manufacturing of fake notes sponsored by a state is extremely unusual and risky.
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?
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.
Tourism in Korea Projected to Reach Record High in 2016
Jenna Gibson
July 18, 2016
After a rough 2015 marred by a major health scare, tourism to South Korea has bounced back and then some.
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