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.
Esports Rises as a Viable Career Field for Young South Koreans
Jae Chang
September 2, 2022
As young Koreans navigate an increasingly competitive education system and job market, esports present a new opportunity.
Korea’s Falling Birthrate Raises Concern
Randall S. Jones
August 29, 2022
Korea's low birthrate, combined with rising life expectancy, will sharply increase Korea’s dependency ratio and likely pose serious socio-economic issues.
CHIPS Act: Outlook and Implications for South Korea
Jae Chang
August 24, 2022
The CHIPS Act and the future of U.S.-ROK technological cooperation pose challenges and opportunities for South Korea and its semiconductor industry.
Renewed South Korea-Mexico Ties
Kaitlyn King
July 24, 2022
South Korea’s focus on fostering economic ties with Mexico reveals its hope of using the renewed relationship to address supply chain issues.
Korea Leads the Global Antitrust Challenge Against Digital Goliaths
Yong Kwon
July 11, 2022
Building on a worldwide surge in discontentment, Korean firms make the first antitrust challenge against Google’s monopolistic behavior in the app market.
Small Enterprises Lead Tech Innovations
Yu Na Choi
June 27, 2022
Patenting activity by SMEs revealed tech-led growth through a crisis, but the country remains disproportionately reliant on manufacturing.
The Outlook for the Korean Economy: Will Stagflation Curb Growth?
Randall S. Jones
June 22, 2022
With inflation expected to rise, many forecasters warn that the global economy may be entering a period of stagflation. Will this curb Korea's growth?
President Yoon’s Economic Policies
Randall S. Jones
May 25, 2022
President Yoon Suk Yeol campaigned on economic policies changes that could bring significant economic benefits to South Korea.