Spotlight on Korea’s “Developing-Country” Status
U.S. demand that Korea change its status in the World Trade Organization will test the Moon administration’s political capacity to appease the U.S. government.
Seoul Looks for a Tune that Resonates with Trump on Burden-Sharing
Finding a tune that resonates with Trump on burden-sharing may be more difficult than South Korea assumes.
State Department Report finds North Korea Policies Encourage Human Trafficking
U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is a frank, tough, and accurate criticism of North Korea’s abysmal human rights record.
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.
U.S.-ROK Cost-Sharing Deal Failed to Remove ‘Trump Risk’
Despite the U.S.-ROK agreement on a preliminary cost-sharing deal for U.S. troops in South Korea, its atypically short-term nature continues to raise risks
Shot Heard Around the World: WTO Vindicates Korea
WTO’s decision to uphold Korea’s right to retaliate against U.S. tariffs could severely impact Washington’s approach to the international institution.
Growing Congressional Assertiveness on U.S. Foreign Policy: Implications for Korea
Congress is showing greater assertiveness in shaping U.S. foreign policy, but concerns arise that this could also complicate talks with North Korea.
The Second Trump-Kim Summit: Look for a Process, Not a Deal
The measure of success for the second summit should be whether two leaders can agree to a process of negotiation to be conducted by officials at many levels
Should Mount Kumgang Re-open Before the Kaesong Industrial Complex?
Mount Kumgang and the Kaesong Industrial Complex will likely be considered for sanctions relief in upcoming negotiations. A range of factors will need to be considered.
What Does ARIA Mean for Diplomacy with North Korea?
Congress looks to reduce uncertainty in U.S. foreign policy by establishing constraints around the administration, but it is unlikely to be successful.