The Kim-Xi Summit and the Implications for North Korean Denuclearization
If Trump’s decision to meet with Kim was unexpected, Xi’s desire to meet with Kim prior to his summit meetings with Trump shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Summit Announcements Encourage Cautious Optimism Among South Koreans
Having lived under the North Korean threat for decades, South Koreans are very familiar with the deadly provocations and broken promises of the past. The upcoming summits are undoubtedly meaningful, but like many throughout the global community, South Koreans are cautiously optimistic of what developments the talks will bring.
The Cheeseburger Summit: What Trump Could Say to Kim
Everything else has been tried, and failed with North Korea, so why not have Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump meet face-to-face?
The Trump-Kim Summit: North Korea’s Preventative Diplomatic Strike?
By extending summit invitations to t Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump, North Korea has been able to move the dynamics from confrontation to dialogue.
Why Moon Jae-in Should Go to North Korea
In a move that had been expected, North Korea extended an invitation to South Korean President Moon Jae-in for a summit meeting with Kim Jong-un.
A North Korean Thaw for the Winter Olympics?
While few observers doubt the significance of the Olympics agreement, many disagree about what it will mean for the future of inter-Korean relations.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
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 Isn’t Kim Jong-un Answering Seoul’s Phone Calls?
One obvious step for North Korea to buy time for its weapons program would be to drive a wedge between your two enemies, the United States and South Korea.