South Korea’s Nuclear Debate
As concern regarding an imminent North Korean nuclear test increases, the debate on South Korea securing its own nuclear weapons is growing.
It Could Be a Long, Hard Five Years Dealing with North Korea for the Yoon Administration
The Yoon administration will face significant challenges from North Korea related to its weapons programs, COVID, and more during its time in office.
The Hazy Future of a Nuclear South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign comment that he would consult the U.S. over redeploying tactical nuclear weapons shows Korean leaders are more comfortable raising the topic.
Why Ukraine Matters for the Korean Peninsula
No matter the immediate posture of North and South Korea, the Ukraine crisis has already informed new security realities on the Korean Peninsula.
2021 in Review: The Biden Administration’s North Korea Policy
Although the Biden Administration carried out a North Korea policy review, we have to rely on a few, key phrases during 2021 to interpret the policy.
Political Obstacles in Getting Humanitarian Aid to North Korea
The Biden administration has said that it is interested in ways to provide humanitarian aid to North Korea, but what are the obstacles.
Views on the Upcoming Moon-Biden Summit from KEI Advisory Council
By KEI Advisory Council President Joe Biden and President Moon Jae-in are scheduled to meet in Washington D.C. on May 21. For President Biden, this…
North Korea Sanctions and the Fungibility Problem
‘It is prohibited to attack, destroy, remove, or render useless objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population, such as foodstuffs, agricultural areas for…
Russia’s DPRK Policy during the Biden Administration: Same Dream, Different Beds
Despite President Joe Biden’s previous description of Russia as an “opponent” and the regime of President Vladimir Putin as “KGB thugs”, it remains possible for…
China’s Relations with the Biden Administration on North Korea
Since its inauguration, the Biden Administration has faced a long list of pressing domestic and foreign policy issues and challenges to tackle. People wonder how…