Why Was Austria’s Intelligence Cooperation with South Korea Exposed?
A South Korean effort to gain intelligence on its neighbor to the North may have been exposed by the Austrian government.
North Korean Denuclearization: Whose Side is Time on?
Who is in the biggest hurry to conclude current negotiations: the U.S., South Korea, or North Korea? It is not easy to tell.
The Jig Is Not Yet Up: Kim Jong-un Turns to Cyber Crime
Continued nuclear-weapons development, for all the attention it receives from the outside world, is only part of North Korea’s broader strategy.
Interpreting Admiral Harris’ Appointment to Seoul
The policy community responded with widespread relief that we finally have a new Ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry B. Harris.
Why the United States Won’t Provide Financial Aid to North Korea
In trying to get Kim Jong-un to give up his nuclear program, Trump has suggested the U.S. private sector provide financial assistance to North Korea.
Initial Thoughts on the Trump-Kim Summit
After watching the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un, KEI staff members share some of the things that stood out to them.
An Interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun on the U.S.-North Korea Summit
An interview with Ambassador Joseph Yun, former U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy at the State Department, on the U.S.-North Korea Summit.
Evaluating the Panmunjom Declaration
The two Koreas have embarked on a trust-building process after years of confrontation which drove the peninsula to the brink of war.
The April 27 “Panmunjom Declaration” in Context
The April 27 summit was full of symbolism, imagery, and rhetoric. That should not be brushed aside to look for “real” progress. Symbolism is important in itself.
North Korea Test Moratorium Not as Significant as It Seems
In what is being hailed as a significant step by the United States and South Korea, North Korea has announced that it has suspended missile tests and will shut down its nuclear test site. While seemingly an important step towards denuclearization, the move by North Korea only affirms prior statements by the regime.