Seoul, Washington, and Pyongyang: Delicate Diplomatic Triangle for President Moon Jae-in
The campaign is over; ballots have been cast; the result is clear—Moon Jae-in will be in the Blue House within a few days.
Why North Korea-China Trade Increased in the 1st Quarter Despite Sanctions
Full first quarter data on trade between North Korea and China is not yet available, but data released by China’s General Administration of Customs raises interesting questions in regards to ongoing trade between China and North Korea.
Why do 12 percent of Americans like North Korea?
Twelve percent of Americans have a favorable view of North Korea, according to a new poll from Pew Research Center.
What Do North Koreans Do for Fun?
Despite many bleak and dark images surrounding North Korea, many North Koreans enjoy various forms of entertainment—ranging from taking families to dolphiariums in Pyongyang to inviting friends over for karaoke.
A North Korea Agenda for the Trump-Xi Summit
On April 6-7, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago resort for their first summit meeting.
Five Documentaries About Life in North Korea
The following five documentaries provide insight into the lives of North Koreans and the challenges faced by those who try to escape.
Does North Korea Belong Back on the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism?
With the U.S. government set to release the next update on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list in April, many will be watching with keen interest in April to see what position it takes.
Should the U.S. Delay Announcing the Results of its North Korea Policy Review?
With the North Korea policy review set to be concluded by the end of this month, how should the administration proceed?
A Conversation on THAAD from the Chinese Perspective
KEI Communications Director Jenna Gibson, host of the KEI podcast Korean Kontext, recently interviewed Yun Sun, Senior Associate with the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center, about the Chinese perspective on the THAAD missile defense system.
Is Kim Jong-un Rational?
If Kim Jong-un is, as some would have it, “irrational,” what does that mean?