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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.
Putin Seeks North Korean Arms for Russia’s War Against Ukraine, Threatens UN Sanctions against Pyongyang’s Nuclear Weapons
Robert King
September 27, 2023
For the first time in over four years, Kim Jong-un traveled outside North Korea for an in-person meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Japan–South Korea–US relations thawed, but not warm enough
Daniel Sneider
September 7, 2023
The August 18, 2023 summit at Camp David was rightly hailed as a breakthrough moment for Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
Camp David and the New Normal of U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism
Terrence Matsuo
September 5, 2023
Although the vision outlined at Camp David has potential to advance U.S.-Japan-Korea objectives, there remain obstacles to its success.
U.S. Moves to Lock in Gains at Camp David Trilateral Summit
Daniel Sneider
August 15, 2023
When the leaders of Japan and Korea join Biden at Camp David on August 18, it will cap a year of remarkable progress in improving relations.
The Curious Case of Pvt Travis King – U.S. Serviceman Flees to North Korea
Robert King
August 2, 2023
Based on past experiences with North Korea, Pvt Travis King’s fate will likely be resolved quickly or in a favorable way.
Sinosphere Responds to Seoul’s Objection to Chinese Ambassador’s Remarks
Tom Ramage
June 26, 2023
Recent remarks by China’s ambassador and Seoul's have prompted strong and diverse reactions from media, politicians, and the Sinosphere.
Yoon Advances Diplomatic Goals at the G7 Summit
Terrence Matsuo
June 9, 2023
At the recent G7, Yoon Suk Yeol made progress in realizing his foreign policy vision of Korea as the “global pivotal state.”
The ROK-EU Summit: One Cog in a New Multilateral Machinery
Mark Tokola
May 25, 2023
The May 22 ROK-EU Joint Statement represents both a deepening of ties and an implementation plan for cooperation with other partners.