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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.
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Takaichi’s Landslide Victory and What It Means for South Korea
Terrence Matsuo
February 23, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the lower house elections poses both opportunities and risks for the Korea-Japan relationship.
The Coupang Data Breach: A Timeline
Yohan Moon
February 22, 2026
South Korea’s largest online retailer suffered a massive data breach last year that exposed the personal information of more than 33 million users.
What Happens to the U.S.-Korea Trade Deal With IEEPA Off the Table?
Tom Ramage
February 20, 2026
The Trump administration’s ability to levy tariffs in other ways will likely persuade South Korea to keep its investment commitments under the tariff deal.
South Korea Faces Policy Bind as GDP Contracts
William Brown
February 13, 2026
Data shows that 2025 GDP rose 1 percent above 2024, but a surge in the third quarter did not continue through the end of the year.
Redrawing America’s Security Bargains in Northeast Asia
Daniel Sneider
February 11, 2026
The Trump administration’s attempts to redraw the security bargains with South Korea and Japan are creating growing tension and uncertainty.
Diverging Interest Rates Compound Risks for South Korea
Sunhyung Lee
February 10, 2026
Contrasting interest rate directions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan complicate South Korea’s economy.
Q4 2025 U.S.-Korea Trade, Investment, and Diplomacy Ledger
Tom Ramage
February 6, 2026
A must-read look at the trade deals and diplomacy that reshaped U.S.-Korea relations in Q4 2025.
2025 Year in Review: The Trump Tariff Strategy From IEEPA to Section 338
Yohan Moon
February 5, 2026
The Trump administration’s tariffs, partly functioning as a revenue stream for the government, faced numerous legal challenges in 2025.