From Colonial Korea to United Korea in the Olympic Games
Korea’s Olympic history extends beyond South Korea’s recent success at the Summer Olympic Games back to the colonial period.
What Do the U.S. Mid-term Elections Mean for U.S.-Korea Relations?
Democrats may be torn between their desire for a diplomatic solution to the North Korea nuclear issue and their deep skepticism of the Trump Administration.
Confusing Electric Power Currents in North Korea Suggest Radical Reforms May Be Ahead
North Koreans have purchased small solar power panels from China to charge their cell phones and produce a little heat for cooking and other household uses.
The Mountain at the Heart of Korea’s Past and Future
Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in’s trip up Mount Paektu was not just a simple trip; for the two leaders, it was a moment imbued with symbolic importance.
Damaging Floods in North Korea Raise Need for Humanitarian Assistance
It does not make sense for the United States to discourage or hamper humanitarian assistance to North Korea to cope with natural disasters.
Could a Limited Inspection Agreement Build Confidence in U.S.-North Korea Talks?
While limited inspections will not remove the skepticism that some have regarding North Korea’s intentions, they could help to build the trust.
Are Moon and Trump Divided on North Korea?
There has been growing concern a gap is emerging between Washington and Seoul over relations with Pyongyang. If this gives you déjà vu you’re not alone.
North Korea’s Benign 70th Birthday
North Korea celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of its state on September 9 in a notably non-belligerent fashion.
The Young Marshall’s Long Hot Summer
Let’s examine the North Korean economic scene in the hot Korean summer of 2018 to see if we can get hints at Kim Jong-un’s thinking.
Why Was Austria’s Intelligence Cooperation with South Korea Exposed?
A South Korean effort to gain intelligence on its neighbor to the North may have been exposed by the Austrian government.