The China-North Korea Relationship
China-North Korea relations remain stable to some extent, but they have also weathered perennial strains and an enduring mutual distrust.
Record Number of High-Level UN Meetings Devoted to North Korean Human Rights in 2024
UN institutions have given significant attention to human rights in North Korea throughout the year, and the effort will continue.
Prime Minister Ishiba’s Asian NATO Proposal and Korea-Japan Defense Ties in Korean Peninsula Contingencies
Whether under a formal alliance such as an Asian NATO or a bolstered bilateral partnership, South Korea and Japan should strengthen security cooperation to prepare for potential contingencies.
Reopening the Sangdong Mine: South Korea’s Quest for Tungsten Autonomy
As the world looks beyond China to secure tungsten, concerns arise in Seoul about the limitations on its autonomy over this vital metal.