Few Options to Help with North Korea’s COVID Outbreak
Despite these regular reports in North Korean state media about its COVID outbreak, Pyongyang has shown little interest in international aid.
North Korea and Global Food Prices: A Coming Shock?
Will the food price shock unleashed by the war in Ukraine find its way into the North Korean economy?
South Korea’s New Southern Policy: Will Its ‘Legacy’ Continue Under the Next Administration?
Election pledges provide an initial overview of how Moon Jae-in’s New Southern Policy may or may not continue under the next administration.
North Korea Facing “Acute Food Insecurity” but United Nations Plans No Aid
Despite the acknowledged food insecurity in North Korea, the UN’s humanitarian response plan does not include an appeal for assistance to the North.
300 Days Since Myanmar Coup: How South Korea Can Deliver Aid That Counts
Korea has an opportunity to play a more influential role in furthering democratization in Myanmar by serving as a regional basis for coordinated efforts.
Political Obstacles in Getting Humanitarian Aid to North Korea
The Biden administration has said that it is interested in ways to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea, but what are the obstacles.
How the “Plus” Factor in South Korea’s New Southern Policy Plus Can Ensure Sustainability
The New Southern Policy Plus (NSP Plus) was announced by President Moon Jae-in at the 21st ASEAN-ROK Summit on November 12, 2020. While maintaining emphasis…
Enigmatic Foreign Ministry Article Accuses U.S. of “Sinister Political Purpose” in Providing Humanitarian Aid
A recent article from North Korea on U.S. humanitarian aid—despite the discussion of the “sinister political purpose” of aid—may be a first cautious outreach.
Views on the Upcoming Moon-Biden Summit from KEI Advisory Council
By KEI Advisory Council President Joe Biden and President Moon Jae-in are scheduled to meet in Washington D.C. on May 21. For President Biden, this…
Economic Leverage Hits A Dead End in North Korea
North Korea continues to rebuff South Korea’s overtures for diplomatic engagement despite promises of economic assistance.