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Enigmatic Foreign Ministry Article Accuses U.S. of “Sinister Political Purpose” in Providing Humanitarian Aid
Robert King
July 16, 2021
A recent article from North Korea on U.S. humanitarian aid—despite the discussion of the “sinister political purpose” of aid—may be a first cautious outreach.
Korean Interests in Peace and Stability Around the Taiwan Strait
Terrence Matsuo
June 25, 2021
While Korea has been reluctant to sign on to initiatives that challenge China, experts say it will be harder for Seoul to continue making that choice.
How South Korea Can Upgrade its Strategic Partnership with Vietnam
Sea Young (Sarah) Kim
June 7, 2021
South Korea and Vietnam are both regional middle powers caught by strategic dilemmas amid intensifying U.S.-China competition.
U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism after the Biden-Moon Summit
June 4, 2021
As policymakers muddle through the continued freeze in Korea-Japan relations, the U.S. should not have too high expectations for trilateral cooperation.
The Biden-Moon Summit: Reaffirming Common Ties and Goals, and Delicately Dancing Around North Korea Issues
Robert King
June 2, 2021
Differences remain between the United States and South Korea on engagement with the North, particularly on pressing it on human rights abuses.
Push for Improved Trilateral Relations Under Biden
Korea View
May 27, 2021
President Biden’s first and second world leader meetings exhibit U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationship.
Views on the Upcoming Moon-Biden Summit from KEI Advisory Council
May 17, 2021
By KEI Advisory Council President Joe Biden and President Moon Jae-in are scheduled to meet in Washington D.C. on May 21. For President Biden, this will be his second summit…
The Biden-Moon Summit and North Korea Human Rights Issues
Robert King
May 6, 2021
At the end of last week, the United States announced that President Joe Biden will host South Korean President Moon Jae-in for in-person meetings in Washington on May 21. The…