January 2015: Proposals, But No Progress in Inter-Korean Relations
Are inter-Korean already headed down the path of lost New Years’ Resolution in 2015?
10 Issues to Watch For on The Korean Peninsula in 2015
The issues that will be shaping events on the Korean Peninsula in 2015.
Inter-Korean Relations in 2014 and Impact for 2015
Looking back on inter-Korean relations in 2014 could give insights to help improve the possibility for a better year between the two Koreas in 2015.
December 2014: South Korea Starts Early for New Year Declarations, but North Korea Ups the Ante for Inter-Korean Relations
After the disappointment of not getting a high-level meeting following the Incheon Asian Games agreement, it looked like inter-Korean relations would remain stalled until 2015.
November 2014: No Meeting and Few Chances for Inter-Korean Relations
As October faded away, the hopes for an early November high-level meeting as promised after an inter-Korean meeting during the closing of the Asian Games faded as well.
Another Setback for Internationalizing the Kaesong Industrial Complex?
Since reopening Kaesong last year, the German manufacturer, Groz-Beckert, is the only international firm to invest in the complex. However, a new action by North Korea may further set back the prospects of attracting additional firms.
October 2014: Hope and Despair with Inter-Korean Relations
October started off well for inter-Korean relations, but ended in disappointment.
Three Questions About the Korea-China FTA
South Korea’s ambition to become a regional free trade hub in East Asia took another step towards reality as South Korea and China announced the outline of a conclusion of their bilateral FTA negotiations
Is Kim Jong-un Being Pushed Out … or Just Recuperating?
While Kim Jong-un may be ill for now, each day he is not seen increases the possibility that he is being sidelined.
Is the Surprise Move by North Korea an Opportunity to Improve Inter-Korean Relations?
In a surprising move, North and South Korea held a high level meeting shortly before the closing of the Asian Games.