PISA
Peninsula Institute for Strategic Analysis
About us
The Peninsula Institute for Strategic Analysis (PISA) is an independent, non-profit research
organization based in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
By engaging leading security experts from the U.S., China and beyond, PISA seeks to shape strategic
dialogue in East Asia and offer concrete, actionable policy solutions to complex regional
challenges.
Our Mission
PISA is build on three pillars :
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Insightful AnalysisDelivering precise, cutting-edge analysis that grasp the essence of geopolitical dynamics
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Strategic VisionCrafting strategies that address contemporary challenges
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Actionable PolicyDeveloping feasible policy recommendations
Our work is
driven by
the following goals
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Leading the discourse on the changing global order through rigorous geopolitical analysis
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Contributing to the formation of grand strategy towards the reunification of the Korean peninsula and long term peace in East Asia
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Promoting global peace and shared prosperity in the 21st century Asia-Pacific
Our Logo
The PISA logo features the Samjoko, a three-legged Sun God found in ancient legends of Korea, China, and Japan. The Samjoko’s ability to soar high and survey the world from above represents PISA’s commitment to sharp, strategic insights, creativity, and visionary thinking.
What we do
PISA focuses on U.S.-China relations, Chinese military capabilities, the Taiwan issue, and the geopolitics of Korean unification. Our work centers on East Asia's security environment and broader international relations.
We facilitate private policy discussions and semi-official 1.5-track dialogues with security experts from the U.S., Japan, China, Taiwan, the EU, ASEAN and others. These efforts are designed to produce meaningful, real-world deliverables and shape the security landscape.
Activities
Coming soon
People
- Geopolitics
- US-China Relations
- Chinese Military & Security Studies
- 2024.9 ~ Present Executive Director, Peninsula Institute for Strategic Analysis (PISA)
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2024.9 ~ Present
Visiting Scholar, Institute of International Relations,
National Chengchi University (IIR, NCCU), Taiwan - 2013.9~2024.8 Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Dankook University
- 2021.2~2024.3 Visiting Fellow, Sejong Institute, Korea
- 2020.7~2021.2 POSCO Visiting Fellow, East-West Center, USA
- 2009.9~2013.8 Assistant Professor, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Senior FellowKang Ik-hyunihkang@peninsulainst.orgExpertise
- Industrial Policy
- Economic Security
- Semiconductor
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Senior FellowKim Eun-Jeeejkim@peninsulainst.orgExpertise
- Media Policy
- US Public Diplomacy
- North Korea