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.
[Policy Brief] Clean Energy Pragmatism as a Spark for US-South Korea Relations
Elan Sykes
December 11, 2024
Pragmatic cooperation on clean energy would aid shared US-Korean goals in climate mitigation, energy security, and supply chain resilience.
South Korea Back on Track for Nuclear Energy Exports: The Czech Bid and Beyond
Haeyoon Kim
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s hard-earned opportunity to regain its position in global nuclear power exports should be carefully managed and leveraged.
What is Korea’s Energy Exposure to the Conflict in the Middle East?
Tom Ramage
November 3, 2023
Given Korea's dependence on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy demands, the crisis in the Middle East could have wide-ranging effects.
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.
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