Is North Korea the Next Target of Trump’s Search for a Deal?
Donald Trump apparently wants to reconnect with Kim Jong Un, but it’s unclear what a potential third summit might mean for denuclearization.
US funding freeze threatens backbone of global efforts on North Korean human rights
The U.S. has played a uniquely important role in sustaining the global movement for truth, justice, and accountability for the people of North Korea. Today, that movement is in crisis.
Decades On, Japan Presses North Korea Over Abducted Citizens
All indications are the abduction issue will continue to define Japan-North Korea relations for at least the rest of this decade.
“Déjà vu All Over Again” as Trump Orders US Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council
The United States will cease to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and eliminate positions supporting the US representative.
Kim Jong Un’s Risky Year of the Snake
Kim Jong Un continues to fire ballistic missiles into the East Sea/Sea of Japan, showcasing an orderly and stable government. But this may be deceptive, aimed to fool the country’s troubled citizenry and Trump, more than it is a reality.
What to Expect from U.S. Policy on North Korea Human Rights Under Trump 2.0
There are clear indications that Kim and his government are particularly unhappy with the attention and criticism his government’s human rights violations have received. Modest changes have been made by Pyongyang to minimize human rights criticisms. That will only continue if the United States, the United Nations, and other UN member countries continue to call attention to the human rights abuses.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2025
The year 2024 ended with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, his impeachment by the National Assembly, and the ensuing political turmoil and uncertainty. While 2025 will be largely defined by South Korean efforts to regain normalcy and stability in its domestic and global affairs, as well as the inauguration of the Donald Trump administration, other key issues will define and impact the Korean Peninsula this year.
[2024 in Review] Redefining Inter-Korean Relations
While South Korean governments across a broad political spectrum have sought closer relations with North Korea, the Kim regime has opposed any such strengthening of ties, even when they have been to the advantage of the North Korean people.
[2024 in Review] North Korea’s Economy: It’s All About Money
Financial issues plagued North Korea in 2024 with efforts to stop hyperinflation and currency debasement suddenly coming unraveled.
The China-North Korea Relationship
China-North Korea relations remain stable to some extent, but they have also weathered perennial strains and an enduring mutual distrust.