Comparing Prior U.S.-North Korea Joint Statements
A summary of the key elements American and North Korea statements aimed at denuclearization and establishing a new relationship between the two countries.
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.
An Interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun on the U.S.-North Korea Summit
An interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun, former U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy at the State Department, on the U.S.-North Korea Summit.
Dismantling North Korea’s Nuclear Program is Also About Dismantling Its Supply Network
Dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs is not only about dismantling the facilities, but also dismantling the networks behind the program.
Is Beijing Beginning to Ease the THAAD Boycott?
The number of Chinese tourists arriving in South Korea in March and April has increased year-on-year for the first time since February 2017.
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.
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.
Why the U.S. Strike on Syria Won’t Deter North Korea
While there is an argument that the U.S. strike on Syria will deter it, in reality the strike is likely to have little impact on North Korea’s calculus.
Could North Korea Use Nuclear Weapons as a Shield for Aggression?
North Korea’s strategy is likely to exploit nuclear weapons as a deterrence against American and South Korean retaliation to its own aggressions.
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.