Analysis and commentary on the U.S.-South Korea relationship and what Korea means for American interests. New posts several times a week.
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November 2015: Bookended by Military Operations, Talks Move Forward in Inter-Korean Relations
In November, both Koreas continued to demonstrate a willingness for inter-Korean contact while also maintaining a commitment to improve security. Military actions over the past few months have not scuttled opportunities for dialogue. Inter-Korean talks in November led to scheduling talks set for December 11 at the vice minister level.
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North Korea: A State Sponsor of Terrorism?
On October 22, 2015, the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a subcommittee hearing on whether to designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism
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The Seoul G-20 Five Years On: Global Financial Safety Nets
By Kyle Ferrier This year’s G-20 summit in Antalya, Turkey may best remembered for the inclusion of non-economic issues in response to the terror attacks...
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Five Issues Ban Ki-Moon Should Raise If He Goes to North Korea
There are five issues that UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon should raise if he is able to visit North Korea.
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U.S. Presidential Debates Enter Rhetorical Overdrive
What clues can we detect in the U.S. presidential debates thus far about how the candidates view foreign policy, international trade, and, more specifically, relations with the Republic of Korea?
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