Denuclearization of the DPRK – A Role for the United Nations?
The denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) continues to be a source of considerable international concern. Yet, no coherent international framework has…
Reform Locally, Act Globally? Crisis Management Trends in Korea
The unique restriction of a one-time, five-year presidential term in the Republic of Korea (ROK) has often resulted in short-lived changes to the way the…
Military-First Politics (Songun): Understanding Kim Jong-il’s North Korea
As one might say that, without a proper understanding of juche, Kim Il-sung’s North Korea cannot be comprehended, one might also say that a proper…
Brushes with the Law: North Korea and the Rule of Law
Brushes with the law experienced by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) include its behavior with respect to its own laws, international contracts, international dispute…
The Korean Pivot: Challenges and Opportunitites from Evolving Chinese-Russian and U.S.-Japanese Security Ties
This paper provides an analytical assessment of the implications for North and South Korea of recent changes in the Chinese-Russian and U.S.-Japanese security relationships.The evolution…
Securing Tokyo’s Positive Role in North-South Reconciliation: The Need for a Strong U.S.-ROK Alliance to Reassure Japan
North Korea’s ballistic missile tests in July 2006 shone a spotlight on security issues in East Asia. The media paid much attention to political challenges…
Restructuring the U.S.-Military Presence in Korea: Implications for Korean Security and the U.S.-ROK Alliance
During the past few years, the United States has begun three important initiatives that alter its defense commitment to South Korea (Republic of Korea [ROK])….
Kim Jong-il: Strategy and Psychology
In October 2006, Kim Jong-il’s North Korea again seized international attention. With its claimed underground nuclear test, Pyongyang upped the ante in its confrontation with…