Korea, North

In this episode we speak with Ambassador John Everard, who served as Ambassador of Great Britain to North Korea from 2006-2008. Ambassador Everard experienced firsthand life as one of only…

In this episode we speak with Mr. Ken E. Gause, currently a senior research analyst with the International Affairs Group and Iranian Studies Program at CNA Strategic Studies in Alexandria,…

By Mark Tokola Who is in the biggest hurry to conclude current negotiations: the U.S., South Korea, or North Korea?  It is not easy to tell.  At the end of 2017, the Trump Administration conveyed a sense of urgency to put an end to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat, through negotiations if possible, but an…

By Phil Eskeland Earlier this morning, the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau revealed the latest set of monthly trade statistics.  The August release of June trade figures provides an opportunity for a mid-year review on trends in U.S. goods trade with all nations of the world, including South Korea.  Next month, Census…

By Ashton Ormes July 27th this year marked the 65th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement that militarily, though not politically, ended the Korean War.  It also marked the beginning of a new but familiar chapter in the 65 year, often troubled history of U.S./DPRK cooperation in the effort to account for thousands…

By Robert R. King Last Friday (July 27) some 55 sets of human remains were transferred to United States military personnel by North Korean military officials in the city of Wonson, North Korea.  These were identified by the North as the remains of American soldiers from the Korean War.  With great respect and appropriate formal…

Please join KEI for a discussion on North Korea’s potential incorporation of AI into its cyber arsenal.