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.
Korea's Defense Exports to India: The Tough Part of a Strategic Partnership
Nicholas Hamisevicz
February 3, 2012
By Nicholas Hamisevicz Last month South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) commissioner Noh Dae-lae stated that DAPA had exceeded its defense exports goals last year and was now attempting…
The Prospects for Inter-Korean Economic Cooperation after Kim Jong-il
January 27, 2012
Yu, Byoung-gyu explores the prospects for inter-Korean economic cooperation after Kim Jong-il. Could renewed cooperation calm tensions and lead to increased economic opportunities for the two Koreas?
South Korea’s Iran Sanctions Conundrum
Troy Stangarone
January 23, 2012
By Troy Stangarone For years experts have known that Iran and North Korea have cooperated on missile technology, and suspected that they did so in pursuing their nuclear ambitions as…
Korea: The Pivot in Latin America
Sarah Yun
January 18, 2012
By Sarah K. Yun Until the 1990s, Korea had little economic, political, or cultural ties with Latin America. Since then, relations between Korea and Latin America have improved significantly. On…
12 Things on the Korean Peninsula to Watch for in 2012
Nicholas Hamisevicz
January 11, 2012
A look at the issues to watch for in 2012 on the Korea peninsula.
Selling Korea
January 9, 2012
By Ben Hancock South Korea made an appearance in this past Sunday’s New York Times list of 45 must-visit travel destinations for a surprising reason -- golf courses. No one…
The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011
Troy Stangarone
December 28, 2011
By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new milestones for both South Korea…
Korea-China Trade Relations a Decade After China’s WTO Accession
Troy Stangarone
December 16, 2011
Ten years after China entered the WTO, many countries have a trade deficit with China. South Korea is one of the exceptions.
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