South Korea’s Lonely Task: Jumpstarting Denuclearization Talks, Again
By Yonho Kim The recent North Korea-Russia summit in Vladivostok drew keen attention from the international society in the sense that it was North Korean…
Understanding Putin-Kim Summit from Russia’s Perspective
In the wake of Putin-Kim summit, in order to understand the meaning and its possible implications for Northeast Asia, I suggest a Russian perspective.
What did Kim Jong-un Mean by “Dealing a Telling Blow to Hostile Forces”?
Kim’s statement on the need for a “telling blow” may reveal that sanctions are having an effect on North Korea.
How Might a Putin-Kim Summit Impact Efforts to Denuclearize North Korea?
A Putin-Kim summit suggests that North Korea’s options are limited if talks with the U.S. fail, as its unclear how much support Russia could provide.
UN Human Rights Council Denounces North Korea; United States Remains Silent
On March 22, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution criticizing the “Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
Sanctions, Useful Tools for Changing North Korea—Lets Work Them, Carefully
Can sanctions be wiggled like a wrench back and forth to get what we need from North Korea, not only on nuclear issues but economic reforms as well.
What to Read in Choe Son-hui’s News Conference
At a news conference in Pyongyang, Choi Son-hui said that Kim was considering discontinuing the 15 month-long moratorium on nuclear and missile tests.
How Should the International Community Respond to North Korea’s Request for UN Food Aid?
By Robert R. King The North Korean Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kim Song, last week made an urgent request on behalf of…
Ambassador Kathleen Stephens on Outcomes from Hanoi Summit
Hanoi summit did not result in an agreement on denuclearization, but it did reveal the negotiating positions and styles of both Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
Will the World Bank Come to Pyongyang?
Despite the World Bank’s hopes for reform in North Korea, Kim’s choices are ultimately constrained by security realities and how much confidence he has in Donald Trump’s process.