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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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What to Make of North Korea's Fastest Economic Growth Since 2016
Randall S. Jones
September 12, 2025
The North Korean economy grew 3.7 percent in 2024, its fastest pace since 2016, according to estimates by South Korea’s central bank.
What the U.S.-South Korea Summit Means for Investment and Trade
Tom Ramage
September 10, 2025
Despite the positive direction of their first in-person meeting, Presidents Trump and Lee still appear to have a lot to finalize on trade.
Beijing Parade Underscores the New Divide on the Korean Peninsula
Ellen Kim
September 9, 2025
A new Cold War structure is materializing with the United States, South Korea, and Japan on one side and China, North Korea, and Russia on the other.
Korean Investment Will Keep Coming but Washington Must Unclog the Talent Pipeline
Arius Derr
September 8, 2025
If Washington wants the strategic benefits that come with Korean FDI, it will need to align immigration policy with the industrial strategy it has chosen.
Trump’s AI Action Plan Belies Contradictions Between Innovation and SecurityÂ
Hyo-young Lee
September 4, 2025
The Trump administration’s AI action plan appears to be a whole-of-government effort to accelerate the growth and proliferation of U.S. AI technology.
Korea Policy Series: From Unification to Division
Christopher Green
September 3, 2025
North Korea’s abandonment of unification, South Korea’s shifting public sentiment, and broader geopolitical context point toward a new long-term reality.
What Lee Jae Myung’s Washington Debut Says About South Korea’s Foreign Policy
Ellen Kim
August 27, 2025
Trump and Lee are off to a good start, but it's crucial for both that substantive discussions and agreements are codified in writing.
South Korea’s Battery Industry Faces Challenges
Randall S. Jones
August 25, 2025
A larger role for Korea in the global battery industry would ease U.S. economic and security concerns about China’s dominance in the sector.