Kim Jong-un’s 2018 Summit Tour
With 2018 drawing to a close, here is a look back at the summits Kim Jong-un has participated in with other world leaders.
Could a Limited Inspection Agreement Build Confidence in U.S.-North Korea Talks?
While limited inspections will not remove the skepticism that some have regarding North Korea’s intentions, they could help to build the trust.
North Korea’s Benign 70th Birthday
North Korea celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of its state on September 9 in a notably non-belligerent fashion.
North Korean Denuclearization: Whose Side is Time on?
Who is in the biggest hurry to conclude current negotiations: the U.S., South Korea, or North Korea? It is not easy to tell.
Kim Turns to Exhortation Economics, What is His Plan B?
Kim Jong-un is launching his “economy first” messaging with his new emphasis on economic growth and improved living standards.
South Korean Opinion of North Korea Spikes
In a new poll from the Asan Institute, South Korean public opinion of North Korea has greatly increased since the beginning of 2018, hitting 4.71 out of 10 in their June poll.
Why the United States Won’t Provide Financial Aid to North Korea
In trying to get Kim Jong-un to give up his nuclear program, Trump has suggested the U.S. private sector provide financial assistance to North Korea.
Kim Jong-un’s Two Strategic Decisions
The fork in the road at which Kim Jong-un finds himself is about more than whether or not to hang onto his nuclear weapons.
The Neither Nor Singapore Summit
Rather than reading the Joint Statement from the U.S.-North Korea summit as a deal to be judged, it is more accurate to see it as a glimpse of a process.
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.