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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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Korea Crosses the $1 Trillion Threshold in Trade

Troy Stangarone
December 14, 2011
By Troy Stangarone For the first time this year, Korea has surpassed the $1 trillion mark in annual trade volume, making it just one of nine nations to do so.…

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Kaesong Picking Back Up

Troy Stangarone
November 18, 2011
By Troy Stangarone Despite the financial crisis of 2008, the global downturn that followed in 2009, and a year of tension between North and South Korea, the Kaesong Industrial Complex…

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The Seoul G-20 One Year On

Troy Stangarone
November 9, 2011
Since the Seoul Summit last November, the world has faced growing concerns of a return to recession and a second financial crisis focused in the Euro zone.

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Mobile Computing Wars: Samsung vs. Apple

Chad OCarroll
October 26, 2011
Samsung has gone from being a supplier of low-end, unattractive mobile technology, to becoming one of the key players in a highly competitive smart phone market. Is Apple's seemingly never ending series of lawsuits against the South Korean firm legitimate, or a sign of fear?

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Korea Can Do More in the Middle East

Troy Stangarone
October 19, 2011
While Korea’s efforts in helping Libya are laudable, Korea may also be in a position to help utilize lessons from its own development to help with the transition in the Middle East.

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Important Issues in Asia’s Future Connect South Korea and India

Nicholas Hamisevicz
October 14, 2011
Beyond the U.S.-Korea alliance, Korea’s emerging relationship with India is also an important aspect in the development of Asia in the 21st century.

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Congress Approves the KORUS FTA

Troy Stangarone
October 13, 2011
Ensuring passage of the KORUS FTA in time for President Lee’s visit is reflective of the strong nature of the alliance.

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White House Submits KORUS FTA to Congress

Troy Stangarone
October 4, 2011
Troy Stangarone looks at what is ahead for the FTA now it has been submitted to congress.

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