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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.
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What Lee Jae Myung’s Washington Debut Says About South Korea’s Foreign Policy
Ellen Kim
August 27, 2025
Trump and Lee are off to a good start, but it's crucial for both that substantive discussions and agreements are codified in writing.
South Korea’s Battery Industry Faces Challenges
Randall S. Jones
August 25, 2025
A larger role for Korea in the global battery industry would ease U.S. economic and security concerns about China’s dominance in the sector.
Powering a Future-Oriented Alliance: U.S.-South Korea Energy Cooperation
Je Heon (James) Kim
August 25, 2025
A future-oriented, comprehensive strategic alliance would likely require adjustments and upgrades across multiple aspects of the bilateral relationship.
State Department Annual Human Rights Report for 2024 – Six Months Late and Significantly Cut Back
Robert King
August 22, 2025
The prospects for movement, especially when considering the language of the State Department’s report on North Korean human rights, appear bleak.
What is South Korea’s Place in the Trump-centric World Order?
Scott Snyder
August 21, 2025
If the value of the partnership is diminished from within, it will become increasingly difficult for the alliance to be sustained.
President Lee Jae Myung’s Strategic Decision to Stop in Tokyo Before Washington
Daniel Sneider
August 19, 2025
The two Asian neighbors and allies of the United States appear determined to tightly coordinate their response to the Trump administration.
What Lee Jae Myung’s Liberation Day Speech Reveals About His Trade and Foreign Policies
Arius Derr
August 18, 2025
The president's speech revealed true pragmatism on trade and foreign policy, but early signs suggest Seoul clings to other familiar narratives.
New Leadership, New Priorities for the U.S.–South Korea Alliance
Scott Snyder
August 14, 2025
The primary challenge may be whether Trump and Lee can abandon “America First” and “Korea first” instincts to “Make the Alliance Great Again.”