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.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2023
Mark Tokola
January 31, 2023
10 issues related to U.S.-Korea relations, South Korea’s relations in the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2023.
2022 in Review: The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on South Korea
Troy Stangarone
January 4, 2023
South Korea's enformcent of sanctions on Russia and the effects of the war have had a direct impact on South Korean trade.
South Korea’s Economic Rationale for Nuclear Energy
Kaitlyn King
July 9, 2022
South Korea’s plan to invest in nuclear power, rather than renewable energy, reflects the current administration's sensitivities to economic pressures.
Depreciating Currency Adds to Burden of Rising Oil Prices
Jae Chang
June 26, 2022
For South Korea, geopolitical conflict and changes in U.S. monetary policy significantly impact the country’s ability to purchase oil.
Limitations on K-Pop’s Commitment to Sustainability
Kaitlyn King
June 19, 2022
Although K-pop groups and fans promote progressive causes, the industry’s underlying consumerism counteract the push for sustainability.
No Political Drivers in Korea’s Energy Transition
Sarah Marshall
May 30, 2022
Despite South Korea’s growing green energy technology exports, its flagship corporations and the government are hesitant to make deeper commitments.
South Korea, Ukraine and Russia Part II: The Economic Dimension
Stephan Haggard
May 18, 2022
Pursuing sanctions on Russia poses nowhere near the tough choices that arise when talking about Korea’s dependence on trade and investment with China.
Yoon Supports Nuclear Power to Reach Green Goals
Sarah Marshall
April 18, 2022
Despite past safety scandals and activists’ fear of disaster, the South Korean public finds nuclear power’s relatively low cost appealing.