North Korea’s Search for Leverage
Despite the tone and veiled threat, Pyongyang’s recent criticism of U.S.–ROK joint military drills may not necessarily signal an escalation of tensions.
North Korea Sanctions and the Fungibility Problem
‘It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove, or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, such as foodstuffs, agricultural areas for…
Citizens Signal Dissatisfaction in Polls
Opinion polls show growing support of critics of the Moon administration and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP).
A More Proactive South Korean Foreign Policy?
South Korea suggested that it may join the U.S.-led Quad+ initiative, suggesting it is prepared to become a more proactive player in the region.
A Day Late, But Not a Dollar Short: The New U.S.- Korea Burden-Sharing Agreement
After more than a year since the previous one expired, the U.S. and South Korea finally agreed to terms for a new military burden-sharing deal….
Russia’s DPRK Policy during the Biden Administration: Same Dream, Different Beds
Despite President Joe Biden’s previous description of Russia as an “opponent” and the regime of President Vladimir Putin as “KGB thugs”, it remains possible for…
Secretaries Blinken and Austin Make First Overseas Visit to South Korea and Japan
The first trip abroad by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense in a new administration are closely watched for clues to the…
China’s Relations with the Biden Administration on North Korea
Since its inauguration, the Biden Administration has faced a long list of pressing domestic and foreign policy issues and challenges to tackle. People wonder how…
Moon Pushes for Reconciliation with Japan
President Moon’s March 1 Independence Movement Day speech reaffirms his focus on mending relations with Japan in the coming year.
