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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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Lee Jae-myung's Centrist Pivot and the Future of U.S.–South Korea Alignment

Arius Derr
June 9, 2025
South Korea’s friends and neighbors are watching not just what Lee says but whether he governs as the centrist he campaigned to be.

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Lee Jae-myung’s Election: A Leader With a Mandate Who Has a Lot on His Plate

Scott Snyder
June 4, 2025
Depending on how Lee leads, South Korea may be on the threshold of dramatic domestic and international policy changes.

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South Korean Foreign Policy in a Polarized World: Passing the Baton to South Korea’s New Political Leadership

Scott Snyder
June 2, 2025
The question is whether or not future leadership persists in efforts commensurate with Korea's international reputation and influence.

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Key Issues Shaping South Korea’s Presidential Election

Lauren Kim
June 2, 2025
South Korean voters will elect a new president on June 3, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this year.

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Old Wounds, New Votes: Japan’s Changing Role in Korea’s Election Discourse

Terrence Matsuo
May 30, 2025
The leading candidate's attempts to moderate his position suggest Japan may not be as controversial in domestic politics as it has been.

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court Decision: How We Got Here and What Comes Next

Scott Snyder
April 3, 2025
The Constitutional Court will decide on April 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. KST whether to uphold the Assembly’s decision.

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Yoon Suk Yeol's Impeachment Trial: A Legal Timeline

Joo Young Kim
March 29, 2025
A detailed timeline of all major court dates, their participants, and other details related to Yoon's impeachment proceedings

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Unraveling Threads of the United States’ Clean Tech Future

Tom Ramage
March 3, 2025
States have enjoyed more than USD 130 billion from clean-energy investments, making the IRA’s full abrogation difficult to imagine.

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