North Korea’s Conventional Weapons Threat
Seoul may face a greater threat from North Korea’s conventional weapons than Pyongyang’s nuclear and intercontential ballistic missile programs.
North Korea Rocket Launch: Shunning Prospects for Better Relations in 2013
By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea’s decision to launch a satellite in the midst of important regional political transitions underscores its disregard for building better relations…
Understanding North Korea’s Missile Motivations
By Chad O’Carroll With North Korea having conducted two long range rocket launches in a year, many analysts have been speculating as to why Pyongyang…
Could Israel’s Iron Dome Protect South Korea?
By Chad 0’Carroll News emerged today on the Globes.il news website that suggests Israel expects South Korea to be potentially interested in acquiring Iron Dome…
Exchange of Public Statements between the U.S. and China on the South China Sea
By Jae-kyung Park Early last month, the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China exchanged harsh words publically on the issue…
Looking Back at the Korean War Armistice Agreement
By Sarah K. Yun July 27, 2012 marks the 59th anniversary of the armistice agreement that put a pause to the three-year Korean War in…
Does South Korea Need a Nuclear Deterrent?
KEI’s Chad O’Carroll looks at why recent assertions that Sorth Korea needs nuclear weapons may not be correct.
Upgrading South Korea’s Air Force
By Chad 0’Carroll As the economic crisis continues to lead governments into austerity programs worldwide, South Korea is preparing to sign off on defense contracts…
Why North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch is Bad News for Beijing
Why North Korea’s failed missile launch could make life harder for China and lead to a 3rd nuclear test by North Korea.
The Eternal General Secretary Makes Way for Other Political Changes in North Korea
Kim Jong-il is named the Eternal Secretary General and other promotions in North Korea.