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The Peninsula blog is a project of the Korea Economic Institute. It is
designed to provide a wide
ranging forum for discussion of the foreign policy, economic, and social
issues that impact the
Korean peninsula.
April is often a contentious month for inter-Korean relations. With joint and combined military exercises, along with anniversaries and holidays, there are plenty of opportunities for provocations and hateful rhetoric. April 2014 was no different.
The role of President Obama in this situation has been argued over by many analysts, but it is clear that as a main ally to both countries, Obama should continue to provide opportunities where all three leaders can discuss mutually beneficial issue.
Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech provides the world a starting point for analyzing North Korea in 2014. Unfortunately, it does not appear that dealing with North Korea will get easier.
As we look back at the events that helped to shape 2013, we are also looking back the predictions The Peninsula made in our annual “10 Things to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2013” blog.
The impact of the reported removal of Jang Song Taek could be vital for the future of North Korea. Does the removal of a key leader with power, experience, economic knowledge, and family connections suggest that there is trouble within the North Korean leadership? Or does it indicate that Kim Jong-un feels secure enough to get rid of his powerful uncle and can rule the way he really desires?
Named as the most wired place on earth, it is no surprise that South Korea has faced many cybersecurity challenges. What can Korea do to protect itself from future cyber attacks?
As cyberspace becomes a critical frontier in the international security landscape, it will no doubt emerge as a challenging dynamic for alliances built on pre-existing global paradigms.