U.S.-Korea Relations: Let’s Maintain the High Standard
Nearly five years ago, when Lee Myung-bak had just been elected President of Korea, I participated in a study group sponsored by Stanford University and…
The Future of the U.S.-Korea Alliance and the National Assembly Elections
How might the upcoming National Assembly elections impact U.S.-Korea relations?
What the ‘Asia Pivot’ Means for South Korea
What does the “ Asia pivot” really means for South Korea, a long-time U.S. ally that already hosts a strong contingent of some 28,500 American soldiers?
The Hungry Child in North Korea
In December 2010, North Korea began asking multiple countries for food aid. Its request to the U.S. came in early 2011, but it wasn’t until…
The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011
By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new…
Flexibility Needed for Six Party Success
After nearly three years of interruption, a flurry of recent diplomatic activity has suggested that significant efforts are being made to restart the Six Party Talks. But do meetings and recent State visits give cause for optimism on a swift resumption?
The Lee-Obama Summit – A Celebration
The official State Visit by Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak this week marks a true celebration of a remarkable partnership between the United States…