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.
The Comprehensive Military Agreement: To Adhere or Abrogate
Clint Work
October 20, 2022
With Pyongyang violating the Comprehensive Military Agreement, should Seoul remain committed or withdraw from the agreement?
South Korea’s Nuclear Debate
Jeffrey Robertson
October 19, 2022
As concern regarding an imminent North Korean nuclear test increases, the debate on South Korea securing its own nuclear weapons is growing.
While North Korea Tests, South Korea And Japan Walk A Narrow Bridge To Restore Relations
Daniel Sneider
October 17, 2022
Ironically, the most immediate impact of North Korea’s relentless missile testing, has been to draw Japan and South Korea closer together.
The Enduring Consequences of South Korea’s National Security Law
Terrence Matsuo
September 6, 2022
At the end of July, the Yoon government announced its intention to relax South Korea’s prohibition on North Korea media.
Six Months into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine— What is the Impact for North Korea?
Robert King
August 31, 2022
Loyal friends, such as Kim Jong-un, will be rewarded by the Russians, particularly as the number of such friends of Russia have declined.
The Failed UN Security Council Resolution on North Korea
Stephan Haggard
August 11, 2022
With Russia and China openly joined in protecting North Korea politically in the UN Security Council, the future is pretty clear.
Yoon and the Future of Korea-Europe Relations
Terrence Matsuo
July 12, 2022
President Yoon's foreign policy objectives and the war in Ukraine are creating space for South Korea to contribute more to regional security in Europe.
Korea, Ukraine and Russia III: The End of Illusions?
Stephan Haggard
July 8, 2022
What are the broader strategic implications of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine for the Korean peninsula?
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