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 limited capacity to shape corporate governance
Korea View
July 21, 2021
The government’s focus on enabling parents to work longer hours suggests its ability to shape corporate culture is limited.
Global shipping container shortage hits Korean small businesses
Korea View
July 20, 2021
Korean exporters are struggling to keep up as shipping and transport networks prioritize larger-scale shipments from China.
Enigmatic Foreign Ministry Article Accuses U.S. of “Sinister Political Purpose” in Providing Humanitarian Aid
Robert King
July 16, 2021
A recent article from North Korea on U.S. humanitarian aid—despite the discussion of the “sinister political purpose” of aid—may be a first cautious outreach.
The Korean New Deal
Randall S. Jones
July 13, 2021
One year ago, President Moon Jae-in launched the Korean New Deal, which aims to “set the foundation for Korea’s next 100 years.”
The role of Korean utilities in shaping the tech market
Korea View
July 7, 2021
Recent court ruling against Netflix demonstrates the key role that public utility providers will play in growing the local userbase of digital platforms.
Korean Interests in Peace and Stability Around the Taiwan Strait
Terrence Matsuo
June 25, 2021
While Korea has been reluctant to sign on to initiatives that challenge China, experts say it will be harder for Seoul to continue making that choice.
The OECD Projects that Korea’s Recovery will Continue
Randall S. Jones
June 10, 2021
The May OECD Economic Outlook projects that Korea's economy will increase 3.8% in 2021, significantly faster than its March outlook of 3.3%.
Korea Aims to Invest with Maximum Industrial Impact
Korea View
June 8, 2021
South Korea is investing in domestic semiconductor production in an effort to meet the demands of a wider industrial ecosystem.