The North Korean Economy and U.S. Policy: Stability Under “Maximum Pressure”
North Korea has been under international sanctions for several years. It is only under U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy of “maximum pressure,” however, that China,…
Why Did the Hanoi Summit Fail and What Comes Next? Coverage in Four Countries
The summit on February 27-28 in Hanoi between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un ended on a sour note, casting doubt on the one-year old diplomatic…
South Korean Print Media on Why the Hanoi Summit Failed and What Comes Next
Since the first historic summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un last June in Singapore yielded a two-page joint…
Japanese Media: Why Did the Hanoi Summit Fail and What Comes Next?
Japanese coverage of the diplomacy between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un as well as the broader spectrum of international relations over North Korea has been…
Why Did the Hanoi Summit Fail and What Comes Next? The View from Russia
This chapter provides an overview of Russian expert commentary found in Russia’s media during the run-up to the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi and in its…
Chinese Media: Why Did the Hanoi Summit Fail and What Comes Next?
Chinese media sources reflect a widespread propensity in 2019 to reassure the United States while not compromising vital national interests on the Korean Peninsula. They…
Missile Testing – What is North Korea Signaling and to Whom?
What is North Korea signaling with the missile test? Pyongyang is frustratingly opaque, but U.S. response should be based on its own desired outcomes.
State Department Report finds North Korea Policies Encourage Human Trafficking
U.S. State Department’s 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report is a frank, tough, and accurate criticism of North Korea’s abysmal human rights record.
External Pressure Drives Korea’s Labor Reforms
Best drivers of reform in Korea’s labor market may be its trade partners. The European Union places worker concerns under the spotlight.
Successive Strikes Bring Attention to Public Sector Jobs
Boosting public sector employment was one of President Moon’s signature economic policies, but the government still relies heavily on irregular workers.