North Korea and the Millstones of Justice
Two separate but related events this week highlight that there is something new going on regarding North Korea, specifically regarding the North Korean human rights situation.
The 2015 Global Peace Index: More Proof that North Korea is Bad and Getting Worse
For Korea watchers, the Global Peace Index provides specific statistical informal for each of the 162 countries it surveys, including North Korea and South Korea.
What North Korea Can Learn from the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta continues to have relevance after 800 years, as an embodiment of the principle of rule of law, and as an inspiration to supporters of constitutionalism and defenders of human rights.
Don’t Wish North Korea on China
When discussing what to do about North Korea, it is often suggested that China should do more to pressure North Korea to suspend its nuclear weapons program, stop military provocations, create a more constructive relationship with South Korea, and improve the lives of North Koreans.
A Balanced Approach to North Korea
Although Washington has not signaled any intended shift in foreign policy, the rapidly changing East Asian security environment and the failure of current strategies necessitate a recalibration of the current U.S. position on North Korea
Are U.S.-ROK Military Exercises Unnecessary Provocations?
Reasonable people might wonder if the North Korean may have a valid point when they complain that U.S.-ROK joint military exercises are unnecessarily provocative.
The Korea-China FTA and Economic Engagement with North Korea
What does the new Korea-China FTA mean for inter-Korean economic engagement?
North Korea Looking Abroad
Unwilling to reverse course on its military program, the isolated Kim regime has begun reconsidering its foreign policy position and has made new attempts to increase trade and investment with its Asian neighbors.
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.