Lessons Learned: Kim Jong-un and the U.S.-Iran Confrontation
A clear indication of Pyongyang’s interest in the U.S.-Iran confrontation is that its tightly-controlled news media has been unusually quiet on the topic.
The Report on the 5th Plenary Meeting of the 7th Central Committee Part 1: The Belated Christmas Gift
In lieu of a New Year’s speech, Kim Jong -un convened an unusual plenum of the Central Committee and issuing a widely-distributed Report on the meeting.
Emerging 5G industry in South Korea amid the U.S.-China Trade Conflict
As the U.S. government monitors China’s advances in 5G, Huawei’s presence as a 5G vendor in South Korea has created a dilemma.
National Defense Prioritized over K-pop
After a long deliberation process, the Korean government denied exemptions to K-pop stars which may be just the first of many difficult decisions for an aging Korean population.
Debate around South Korea’s Role in the Alliance Splits along Partisan Lines
The transfer of wartime operational control of South Korean military from Washington to Seoul remains a wedge issue in Korean politics.
Seoul Looks for a Tune that Resonates with Trump on Burden-Sharing
Finding a tune that resonates with Trump on burden-sharing may be more difficult than South Korea assumes.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean for South Korea
South Korea could find itself facing both rising energy prices and an energy shortage if supplies from the Middle East were disrupted over an Iran conflict.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2019
A look at 10 issues that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in the year ahead.
Could a Limited Inspection Agreement Build Confidence in U.S.-North Korea Talks?
While limited inspections will not remove the skepticism that some have regarding North Korea’s intentions, they could help to build the trust.
Revisiting the Korean War Armistice
It is worth revisiting the history and current status of the Armistice, as ending the Armistice raise complex legal and political questions.