10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2018
As we look ahead to what might occur in 2018 we should also consider how key events from 2017 will continue to shape the year ahead.
2017 in Review: A Critical Year for the Korean Peninsula
In 2017, attention turned to the Korean Peninsula as South Korea removed Park Geun-hye from office and North Korea advanced its weapons programs.
Price Movements Suggest Volatile Food and Fuel Markets in North Korea
The continuing stability of the North Korean won against the U.S. dollar in informal trading markets speaks to the success in handling overall inflation
State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation: Another Important Step in Isolating North Korea
Today U.S. President Donald Trump made an important step forward in dealing with North Korea by re-listing them as a of State Sponsor of Terrorism.
Why China Lost Its Battle with South Korea Over THAAD
China failed to realize that the dispute over THAAD wasn’t about bilateral relations with China, but the need to defend against North Korea.
China Squeezes North Korea Trade: Impact Not Yet Clear
China’s trade with North Korea fell sharply from relatively high August levels and continues an erratic if clear decline since tighter UN sanctions.
Does the China-ROK Summit Signal the End of Economic Pressure over THAAD? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Headlines proclaimed the end of the dispute over THAAD, which China insists will harm their national security. However, these celebrations may be premature.
Could the PyeongChang Winter Games Help China to Signal a Softening Position on THAAD Sanctions?
The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang could provide an avenue for China to signal a softening of its position on sanctions over THAAD.
New Sanctions Aim at North Korean Economy, Less so Missiles and Nukes
By accepting tough rules on textiles, joint ventures, and overseas employment, new UN sanctions on North Korea are aimed squarely at the general economy.
North Korea Tests Missile Over Japan Again: Stronger Action Needed
The easy temptation in the aftermath of the latest UN sanctions would be to simply view the most recent test as North Korea expressing its displeasure at additional economic pressure.