North-South Family Reunions are a Modest Step Forward for Better Inter-Korean Ties
In just a few days, almost two hundred family members from North and South who were separated in the Korean War will again be able to meet loved ones.
North Korean Denuclearization: Whose Side is Time on?
Who is in the biggest hurry to conclude current negotiations: the U.S., South Korea, or North Korea? It is not easy to tell.
Timeline of North-South Sports Cooperation
The current diplomatic thaw between North and South Korea has given rise to a range of sports exchanges, here is a timeline of past and present exchanges.
UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Investigation of North Korean Waitresses’ Defection
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in North Korea calls for an investigation into defection of 12 North Korean waitresses and their manager.
South Korean Opinion of North Korea Spikes
In a new poll from the Asan Institute, South Korean public opinion of North Korea has greatly increased since the beginning of 2018, hitting 4.71 out of 10 in their June poll.
Why the United States Won’t Provide Financial Aid to North Korea
In trying to get Kim Jong-un to give up his nuclear program, Trump has suggested the U.S. private sector provide financial assistance to North Korea.
Family Reunions Should Be a Priority in Inter-Korea Relations
This August, a group of around 100 Koreans from both sides of the DMZ will be able to reunite with family members for the first time since 2015.
Evaluating the Panmunjom Declaration
The two Koreas have embarked on a trust-building process after years of confrontation which drove the peninsula to the brink of war.
More South Koreans Trust North Korea’s Intent to Denuclearize after Summit
The significant shift in poll numbers highlight how impactful the summit was for South Koreans and their hopes for a peaceful resolution on the Korean peninsula.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.