Challenges for the Moon Administration in Addressing Relations with Japan
Juni Kim •
Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
Recent Posts
“Teaching To Fish”: How Training Koreans to Repair U.S. Cars May Boost Sales in South Korea
Daniel P. Malone and Jin-Sung Park •
Perhaps no industry reflects the U.S.-Korea trade imbalance that a recent USTR report alludes to more than automotive.
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Moon Must Not forget Moscow in North Korea Denuclearization Policy
Jenna Gibson •
In order to move forward, President Moon must be careful to include Russia in his strategy and public statements about denuclearization, especially if he maintains his stated goal of resuming the Six Party Talks.
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The Challenge of Managing Relations with North Korea for the Moon Administration
Troy Stangarone •
As the new Moon Jae-in administration begins to put its personnel in place, one of the more challenging international relations to manage will be North Korea.
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Will Gasoline Prices Shake Pyongyang?
William Brown •
More than any other sanction imposed on the country, a cutoff of Chinese crude oil, translated into price hikes, angry customers, and slashed revenues, would cause big problems for Kim Jong-un.
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Challenges in Relations with the U.S. under the Moon Administration
Kyle Ferrier •
For the newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in, just as central to resolving the issues raised by Trump will be understanding his approach to foreign affairs.
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