2023 in Review: The War in Ukraine and South Korea’s Increasingly Complex National Security
Seoul confronts the emergence of a new, far riskier nuclear order, while doubts about the credibility of U.S. extended deterrence remain.
Camp David and the New Normal of U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateralism
Although the vision outlined at Camp David has potential to advance U.S.-Japan-Korea objectives, there remain obstacles to its success.
Comparing Contexts: South Korea’s Potential Nuclear Armament in the 1970s & 2020s
The 1970s was a turbulent period for the U.S.-ROK alliance, including South Korea’s first attempt to develop its own nuclear weapon.
South Korean Objectives in the Final Frontier
While Korea has set its sights on the stars, challenges lie ahead for Seoul’s efforts to join the modern space race.
Alternative Futures: ROK Nuclear Weapons and the U.S.-ROK Alliance
A decision by South Korea to acquire its own nulcear weapons would be a shock to the U.S.-Korea alliance. How would it respond?
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2023
10 issues related to U.S.-Korea relations, South Korea’s relations in the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2023.
Senate Confirmation Advances for Ambassador Philip Goldberg, Nominee for U.S. Envoy to South Korea
With President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol set to be sworn-in on May 10, the timing is right for the new United States Ambassador to assume his post in South Korea.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
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…
Can South Korea Continue to Balance Relations with the United States and China?
Korea has long worked to maintain at least cordial relationships that balance its larger neighbors. The global U.S.-China competition is the newest iteration of the…