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.
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.
Evaluating the Panmunjom Declaration
The two Koreas have embarked on a trust-building process after years of confrontation which drove the peninsula to the brink of war.
More South Koreans Trust North Korea’s Intent to Denuclearize after Summit
The significant shift in poll numbers highlight how impactful the summit was for South Koreans and their hopes for a peaceful resolution on the Korean peninsula.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.
The Summit Will Be Televised: Both Koreas are Seeking the Summit Spotlight
The world’s attention will be on the Korean peninsula this week as President Moon Jae-in and Kim Jong-un meet televised at the DMZ.
North Korea Test Moratorium Not as Significant as It Seems
In what is being hailed as a significant step by the United States and South Korea, North Korea has announced that it has suspended missile tests and will shut down its nuclear test site. While seemingly an important step towards denuclearization, the move by North Korea only affirms prior statements by the regime.
North Korea Must Address Nuclear Safety and Security as it Discusses Curbing its Nuclear Weapons Program
Ahead of negotiations, the North Korean government can boost their credibility by proactively addressing nuclear safety and security.
How Does the Current Break from North Korean Missile Tests Rank Among Others?
If the current break continues past the proposed Trump-Kim summit in May, it could potentially be the fourth longest gap in missile testing.