The Economic Components of the Camp David Trilateral Summit
The Camp David Summit marks the beginning of a new era and has implications far beyond security cooperation.
Korea and the Uncertain Waters of the Blue Pacific
While Korea has not had a major focus on Pacific, experts say Seoul should consider ways to contribute to the Partners in the Blue Pacific.
North Korea’s Sad Party Plenum
It is hard to find any silver linings in North Korea’s plenum report; it reads like a testimony to intellectual bankruptcy.
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…
Security Cooperation with Seoul and Tokyo: Changing the Conversation
At a time when the Biden Administration is seeking to restore faith in the alliances and show resolve, the potential for security cooperation between Japan…
Why South Korea Matters for Post-Coup Myanmar
2020 marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) and Myanmar (Burma). In less than half a…
Engaging the Koreas on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs are ambitious and aspirational, and there is plenty of branding, bluster and propaganda by governments, but both Koreas take them seriously.
Kim’s post-Singapore Economy—Something from Nothing Isn’t Working
Pyongyang’s promise of prosperity runs up against hard realities that even the Worker’s Party cannot deny. With little changes to the broken economic structure, time may not be on Kim Jong-un’s side.
Hold Your Dollars! The Right, and Wrong, Ways to Engage North Korea
To break the cycle with North Korea, our reengagement needs to work to simultaneously end the weapons program and end the failed economic system.
The Dilemma of Humanitarian Work in North Korea
A dilemma long faced by humanitarian organizations in North Korea: does the the assistance outweigh the burden of the conditions imposed?