Comparing Prior U.S.-North Korea Joint Statements
A summary of the key elements American and North Korea statements aimed at denuclearization and establishing a new relationship between the two countries.
Initial Thoughts on the Trump-Kim Summit
After watching the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un, KEI staff members share some of the things that stood out to them.
U.S.-North Korea Aspirations Waiting to Be Fulfilled
After a year of exchanging insults and threats, the United States and North Korea have decided to work towards a different future.
What to Look for at the Trump-Kim Summit
Trump has described meeting Kim Jong-un as the beginning of a process, but there are seven issues that will give us a good idea of how the summit went.
An Interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun on the U.S.-North Korea Summit
An interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun, former U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy at the State Department, on the U.S.-North Korea Summit.
Dismantling North Korea’s Nuclear Program is Also About Dismantling Its Supply Network
Dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs is not only about dismantling the facilities, but also dismantling the networks behind the program.
Trump Cancels Summit and Tells Kim “Call Me, Maybe”
In his letter to Kim Jong-un, President Trump left the door open to meet in the future, and North Korea responded by leaving the door open as well.
Building Trust: Science Diplomacy with North Korea
A strategy for developing healthy and effective relations with North Korea after sanctions should include using science diplomacy.
The Lessons North Korea Will Likely Take from the U.S. Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal
North Korea studies the U.S. intensely and will want to avoid the challenges the Iran deal faced, and the shortcomings of its own experiences with the United States.
American Citizens Detained in North Korea and their Potential Impact on U.S. Policy
Beginning with the detention of Euna Lee and Lisa Ling, holding American citizens has become a frequent irritant in America’s relationship with North Korea.