Why There Won’t Be a Military Conflict During the 2018 Winter Olympics
It is more likely North Korea will seek to raise tensions in the rub up to the 2018 Winter Olympics than to embrace dialogue or more extreme measures.
Why North Korea’s Latest ICBM Test Isn’t that Surprising
There was little reason to believe that North Korea had halted its ICBM tests in the hopes of opening the door to dialogue.
State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation: Another Important Step in Isolating North Korea
Today U.S. President Donald Trump made an important step forward in dealing with North Korea by re-listing them as a of State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Why China Lost Its Battle with South Korea Over THAAD
China failed to realize that the dispute over THAAD wasn’t about bilateral relations with China, but the need to defend against North Korea.
How Do Trump’s Approval Ratings in South Korea Compare to Prior U.S. Presidents?
Only 17% of South Koreans have confidence in President Donald Trump, which dramatically differs from public confidence in his predecessor Barack Obama.
BBC Begins Broadcasting in Korean: What’s the Significance for Getting Information into North Korea?
The beginning of radio broadcasts in Korea by the BBC is a welcome addition to the sources of news and information reaching North Korea.
Does the China-ROK Summit Signal the End of Economic Pressure over THAAD? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Headlines proclaimed the end of the dispute over THAAD, which China insists will harm their national security. However, these celebrations may be premature.
Negotiating a Nuclear Deal with North Korea Just Got a Whole Lot Harder
If negotiating a North Korean nuclear deal was already a fraught proposition, not certifying the Iran deal just made that prospect more difficult.
A British Voice in North Korea: A Threat to the Regime?
The BBC may have just put the North Korean regime in a jam. As one of its 12 new language services, BBC Korea is now up and running.
U.S.-Korea Relations: Don’t Drive a Wedge
There is a small but growing body of commentary arguing that Washington and Seoul are drifting apart on North Korea policy.