Moon Short on Time to Win Back Lost Public Approval
Moon is at a pivotal crossroads as the initial enthusiasm over the revival of the Korean peace process that buoyed his approval rating has steadily waned.
Converting Maximum Pressure to Maximum Leverage: The Role of Sanctions Relief in Negotiations with North Korea
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign has led to the imposition of a nearly comprehensive international sanctions regime targeting North Korea and its nuclear weapons…
Survival Shows Redefine the K-Pop Industry
Popular TV program Produce 101 has generated greater global interest in K-pop, but the show could also hold the industry back.
Sanctions, Useful Tools for Changing North Korea—Lets Work Them, Carefully
Can sanctions be wiggled like a wrench back and forth to get what we need from North Korea, not only on nuclear issues but economic reforms as well.
How Should the International Community Respond to North Korea’s Request for UN Food Aid?
By Robert R. King The North Korean Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Kim Song, last week made an urgent request on behalf of…
When Will Kaesong Reopen?
The sudden start to the inter-Korean peace process last year renewed interest in the resumption of joint economic activities like Kaesong, though there has been little indication if the complex will be open again in the coming months or years.
The Global History of Korean Independence
March First Movement was not only characterized by global ideas coming to Korea but also defined by Koreans going to the world with a common dream
Ambassador Kathleen Stephens on Outcomes from Hanoi Summit
Hanoi summit did not result in an agreement on denuclearization, but it did reveal the negotiating positions and styles of both Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
Joint Team and Joint Bid: The Koreas Put Plans on Paper With the IOC
2032 Olympics are 13 years away, but a joint bid is a highly visible gesture to break down barriers between North and South Korea.
Will the World Bank Come to Pyongyang?
Despite the World Bank’s hopes for reform in North Korea, Kim’s choices are ultimately constrained by security realities and how much confidence he has in Donald Trump’s process.