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March 2015: Backwards Steps in Inter-Korean Relations

March was expected to be a difficult month for inter-Korean relations with the joint U.S.-ROK military exercises taking place and the lack of progress between...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

April 9, 2015

Analysis

February 2015: Working Separately, Not Together in Inter-Korean Relations

With Koreans returning from the Lunar New Year holidays, another opportunity to return to a better state of inter-Korean affairs passed as well.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

February 26, 2015

Analysis

January 2015: Proposals, But No Progress in Inter-Korean Relations

Are inter-Korean already headed down the path of lost New Years' Resolution in 2015?

Nicholas Hamisevicz

January 29, 2015

Analysis

Quiet Cooperation: Subtle Ways the UN Engages North Korea

One venue for international cooperation with the DPRK is through a United Nations regional agency headquartered in South Korea, the United Nations Economic and Social...

Mark Tokola

January 20, 2015

Analysis

Inter-Korean Relations in 2014 and Impact for 2015

Looking back on inter-Korean relations in 2014 could give insights to help improve the possibility for a better year between the two Koreas in 2015.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

January 7, 2015

Analysis

December 2014: South Korea Starts Early for New Year Declarations, but North Korea Ups the Ante for Inter-Korean Relations

After the disappointment of not getting a high-level meeting following the Incheon Asian Games agreement, it looked like inter-Korean relations would remain stalled until 2015.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

January 1, 2015

Analysis

November 2014: No Meeting and Few Chances for Inter-Korean Relations

As October faded away, the hopes for an early November high-level meeting as promised after an inter-Korean meeting during the closing of the Asian Games...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

December 15, 2014

Analysis

Is the Surprise Move by North Korea an Opportunity to Improve Inter-Korean Relations?

In a surprising move, North and South Korea held a high level meeting shortly before the closing of the Asian Games.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

October 6, 2014

Analysis

September 2014: Two Good Opportunities, But No Big Meetings in Inter-Korean Relations

In September, there were two chances for North and South Korea to have high-level meetings, yet they were unable to take advantage of those opportunities.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

October 1, 2014

Analysis

After Trouble with Minesweeper Deal South Korea – India Relations Need a Win

For South Korea and India, a new bilateral project will be necessary to propel the South Korea-India strategic partnership to a higher intensity of relations.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

September 15, 2014

Analysis

August 2014: Signals, but Any Connections in Inter-Korean Relations?

As is often the case in dealing with North Korea, the ability to create and sustain connections from these potential signals will be key for...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

September 9, 2014

Analysis

Excerpts of an Interview on the Humanitarian Situation in North Korea

Deputy Director Sauvage discusses life in North Korea and the humanitarian challenges the population faces from a lack of food, potable water, electricity, and a...

Troy Stangarone

September 3, 2014

Analysis

National Identity Approaches to East and South Asia

The chapters in Section II explore changes in national identity in Asia in the shadow of both the U.S. struggle to reaffirm its leadership of...

Deepa M. Ollapally

August 20, 2014

Publication

Pope Francis in South Korea: Addressing Issues with Hope and Religious Freedom

With his first visit to Korea and Asia, it is clear that Pope Francis wanted to address three key issues that have been specifically on...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

August 19, 2014

Analysis

North Korea Cancels Family Visits and Tries to Play the Blame Game

If North Korea is attempting to regain some leverage in inter-Korean talks by stalling on family visits, the South Korean government could again face a...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

September 26, 2013

Analysis