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.
South Korea’s June 9 Surprise: Economic History Worth Replicating in North Korea
William Brown
May 6, 2016
September, 1961 was not a happy time in South Korea, and parallels to today's North Korea are uncanny.
Not as Easy as A-B-C? Looking at English Proficiency in South Korea
Juni Kim
May 2, 2016
Even a cursory glance at the South Korean education system reveals a fervent interest for English learning in both public and private spheres.
The Meaning of Korea’s Recent Legislative Election and Implications for Foreign Policy
April 26, 2016
Like many Korean dramas that have earned popularity across different continents, this election was full of dramatic turnovers that made Korea experts on the other side of the world, in Washington, D.C., surprised and excited as well.
A Record Setting Five Koreans Debut in Major League Baseball
Troy Stangarone
April 21, 2016
While more Japanese professionals have played in the major leagues, players from Korea are increasingly making their mark in MLB as well.
A Look at the Major Political Parties' Positions in the 2016 National Assembly Election
Troy Stangarone
April 6, 2016
On April 13, 2016, South Korea will hold elections for the 20th National Assembly.
On International Women’s Day, South Korea Needs to Do More
Jenna Gibson
March 8, 2016
In The Economist’s recent ranking of the best and worst places to be a working woman, South Korea did not fare well. In fact, it was considered last among OECD countries.
For Koreans Its About More Than Valentine's Day
Juni Kim
February 12, 2016
If the mere thought of Valentine’s Day is more headache-inducing than swoon-worthy, you could consider the wider array of South Korea’s romantically themed holidays.
Korean Lunar New Year Traditions
February 8, 2016
On February 8, South Korea will celebrate Lunar New Year, called Seollal in Korean.
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