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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.
Yoon and Kishida Meet in New York – Not a Summit but a Start
Daniel Sneider
September 23, 2022
The meeting between President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida on September 21 was notable mainly for the fact that it took place.
South Korea’s 2030 World Expo Bid
Yu Na Choi
September 9, 2022
South Korea is leveraging its strengths in business, culture, and technology in its bid for the 2030 World Expo.
The Enduring Consequences of South Korea’s National Security Law
Terrence Matsuo
September 6, 2022
At the end of July, the Yoon government announced its intention to relax South Korea’s prohibition on North Korea media.
Growing Ties with Indonesia: A First Look at South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Sea Young (Sarah) Kim
August 30, 2022
Indonesia has helped to jumpstart South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy due to the timely nature of the recent bilateral summit.
The Failed UN Security Council Resolution on North Korea
Stephan Haggard
August 11, 2022
With Russia and China openly joined in protecting North Korea politically in the UN Security Council, the future is pretty clear.
Uncertain Prospects for Yoon's Japan Initiative
Terrence Matsuo
August 2, 2022
While some experts are optimistic Yoon's efforts will yield positive results, there remain significant obstacles to reseting relations with Japan.
Roadblocks to a Successful Resolution of the South Korea-Japan Forced Labor Dispute
Jae Chang
July 25, 2022
Although ROK-Japan talks aim to mend bilateral relations, a sustainable solution for the forced labor issue requires an efficient and legitimate agreement.
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.