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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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Security Agenda for Trump-Lee Summit May Renew Abandonment Concerns
Daniel Sneider
August 13, 2025
Trump’s disbelief in the value of U.S. forces in South Korea is long-standing and unchanged, and may impact the upcoming summit.
A Positive but Guarded Outlook for the U.S. and South Korean Economies
William Brown
August 12, 2025
The U.S. and South Korean economies rebounded faster than expected in the second quarter this year, and the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is cautiously optimistic.
Korea Policy Series: The Challenge for Southeast Asia
Joseph Chinyong Liow
August 12, 2025
No Southeast Asian state wishes to be in a position where they have to choose between the United States and China.
Korea Policy Series: Navigating the Second Trump Administration
Bich Tran
August 8, 2025
The current trajectory of the United States threatens to squander critical partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Korea Policy Series: Recalibration for a Multi-polar Indo-Pacific
John Blaxland
August 6, 2025
For Australia and South Korea, there is a strong case for deeper strategic and economic integration—not only bilaterally but also with other like-minded actors.
Korea Policy Series: Japan’s Adjustment to a Scary New World
Sayuri Romei
August 5, 2025
The Trump administration’s transactional approach and its frequent demands toward and criticisms of allies have eroded confidence in the United States.
South Korea’s Important Role in Vietnam’s Rapid Development
Randall S. Jones
August 4, 2025
South Korea is the largest foreign direct investor in Vietnam, with investments totaling USD 92 billion at the end of 2024.
Korea Policy Series: The Perils of U.S. Illiberal Retrenchment
Kuyoun Chung
August 1, 2025
The Trump administration’s illiberal retrenchment risks dismantling the postwar liberal order and leaves U.S. allies like South Korea vulnerable.