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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.
Bang Bang Bang: Taking on the North Korean Regime through K-pop
Jenna Gibson
August 24, 2015
The broadcasts avoid criticizing the North Korean government directly – instead, the key point has been “subtlety.” So, hidden among news reports and information about Kim Jong Un’s health conditions, the broadcasts contained some unusual content – pop music.
Trans-Pacific Love Affair: South Korean Perceptions of the United States on the Rise
Jenna Gibson
August 19, 2015
According to at least one poll, South Korea has a higher opinion of the United States than the United States has of itself.
Three Dilemmas of Dealing with North Korea
Mark Tokola
July 8, 2015
Short conversations about North Korea generally end with similar conclusions, while longer conversations reveal fault lines among experts.
Don’t Wish North Korea on China
Mark Tokola
June 8, 2015
When discussing what to do about North Korea, it is often suggested that China should do more to pressure North Korea to suspend its nuclear weapons program, stop military provocations, create a more constructive relationship with South Korea, and improve the lives of North Koreans.
Modi to Korea: Enhanced Partnership but Adjustments Needed in Korea – India Ties
Nicholas Hamisevicz
May 29, 2015
Modi’s efforts, along with the meetings and arrangements stemming from this visit, may provide the space and opportunities to move on from past deficiencies and create new possibilities for Korea – India relations.
British Election Outcome Good News for Korea
Mark Tokola
May 8, 2015
Thinking through the international effects of the British election is also a reminder that Korea has global interests, and therefore events anywhere in the world can make a difference to Korea’s peace and prosperity.
A Balanced Approach to North Korea
April 1, 2015
Although Washington has not signaled any intended shift in foreign policy, the rapidly changing East Asian security environment and the failure of current strategies necessitate a recalibration of the current U.S. position on North Korea
North Korea Looking Abroad
February 18, 2015
Unwilling to reverse course on its military program, the isolated Kim regime has begun reconsidering its foreign policy position and has made new attempts to increase trade and investment with its Asian neighbors.
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