North Korea’s Human Rights Record Worsens as UN Pushes for Concrete Benchmarks
Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.
Iran Conflict Hardens North Korea’s Nuclear Posture
The ongoing conflict in Iran will harden, not moderate, North Korea’s nuclear resolve, with implications for U.S.-South Korea security planning.
Kim Jong Un Builds a Wall With South Korea at Party Congress
Kim Jong Un’s speech at the Ninth Party Congress covered familiar themes on economic and military development and preconditions for dialogue with the United States, but revealed deep antagonism toward South Korea.
What the Ninth Party Congress Tells Us About Where North Korea Is Headed
North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress focused on goals related to economic development, military capabilities, and self-reliance.
Redrawing America’s Security Bargains in Northeast Asia
The Trump administration’s attempts to redraw the security bargains with South Korea and Japan are creating growing tension and uncertainty.
North Korean Refugees Are Increasingly Finding Success in South Korea
Despite significant barriers, a new survey found that satisfaction among North Korean refugees in South Korea reached its highest level.
The Significance of the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on North Korean Human Rights
A “high-level” session at the General Assembly is a significant step-up in pressing North Korea to make progress on human rights.
How Closing VOA and RFA Undermines U.S. Influence in North Korea
The decision to shutter these agencies impacts their important role in the Indo-Pacific region broadly and on the Korean Peninsula.
What a Newly Reorganized State Department Could Mean for North Korean Human Rights
Despite Rubio’s Senate record on North Korea, it’s unclear how or whether North Korean human rights will fit into this administration
Future of Korea: How Las Vegas is Driving Korean American Innovation
The Las Vegas region has become a powerful driver of trade, business, and people-to-people ties between the United States and South Korea.