The Hazy Future of a Nuclear South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign comment that he would consult the U.S. over redeploying tactical nuclear weapons shows Korean leaders are more comfortable raising the topic.
The Continuing Threat of North Korea’s Chemical Weapons
Pyongyang using chemical weapons during a war is something that experts say is a very real possibility.
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.
2018 in Review: When Donald Met Jong-un
If 2017 was the year of “fire and fury,” 2018 saw the United States and North Korea turn from the rhetoric of war to diplomacy.
Dismantling North Korea’s Nuclear Program is Also About Dismantling Its Supply Network
Dismantling North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs is not only about dismantling the facilities, but also dismantling the networks behind the program.
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.
North Korea Must Address Nuclear Safety and Security as it Discusses Curbing its Nuclear Weapons Program
Ahead of negotiations, the North Korean government can boost their credibility by proactively addressing nuclear safety and security.
The Cheeseburger Summit: What Trump Could Say to Kim
Everything else has been tried, and failed with North Korea, so why not have Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump meet face-to-face?
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.