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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.
5 Books to Help You Understand Hallyu
Jenna Gibson
September 1, 2015
For newbies to the k-craze all the way up to seasoned veterans, these five books can help provide new perspectives on the Hallyu phenomenon.
How the Korean Language Has Diverged Over 70 Years of Separation
Lilka Marino
August 20, 2015
After the first meeting between North and South in 1972, the North Korean delegation already noted a marked change in the Korean language that both sides spoke, changes that have made a marked difference in each dialect that goes beyond regional differences.
How North and South Korea Have Changed Since the Korean War
Jenna Gibson
August 17, 2015
With the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II over the weekend, KEI takes a look back at what has changed on the Korean Peninsula from the 1945 to today.
Three Questions About North Korea's Latest Execution
Troy Stangarone
August 12, 2015
In the pantheon of executions, one would not expect to see a niche devoted to disagreements over forestry policy, which makes the news that Vice Premier Choe Yong-gon was executed for a disagreement over reforesting North Korea and poor job performance such a perplexing development.
Korean Boom: As Foreign Language Enrollments Drop in the U.S., Korean is on the Rise
Jenna Gibson
July 21, 2015
In a June article, Foreign Affairs magazine decried the “decline of international studies,” citing a broad trend of “the scaling back of a long-term national commitment to education and research focused on international affairs.”
Six Implications from the Mid-Term Elections for U.S Policy Towards East Asia
Troy Stangarone
November 6, 2014
With Republicans winning a majority in the Senate for the first time in eight years, President Obama will face a Republican Congress for his final two years in office.
Multiculturalism in Korea
June 23, 2014
With the growth of multiculturalism and diversity in Korea, Koreans are now beginning to reevaluate the traditional notion of national identity.
A Politicization of Intelligence: Policy and Intelligence
July 17, 2013
By Jinho Park An intense political debate is currently taking place in South Korea on reforming the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The current controversy over intelligence reform is somewhat unique…
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