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The Son of Refugees who Became President of the Republic of Korea Visits D.C.

On December 19 1950, the SS Meredith Victory, a 7,600-ton merchant marine vessel, was about to leave from the North Korean port city of Hungnam....

Seung Hwan Chung

June 29, 2017

Analysis

By the Numbers: The Frequency of North Korean Missile Tests Under Kim Jong-un

Since assuming leadership in North Korea, Kim Jong-un averaged 10.8 missile tests per year in the 2012-2016 period.

Troy Stangarone

June 9, 2017

Analysis

The Limits of Identity Politics and the Strategic Case for U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateralism

The ROK-Japan relationship seemingly found a floor after the downward spiral that marked the end of the Lee Myung-Bak presidency and the first three years...

Brad Glosserman

June 7, 2017

Publication

It’s Time to Change How We Handle North Korea’s Missile Tests

While the international community has largely focused on North Korea’s nuclear tests, its continuing development of delivery devices is equally dangerous to international peace and...

Troy Stangarone

June 6, 2017

Analysis

Conceptualizing South Korea’s Response to a Nuclear Power Accident in North Korea

South Korea’s response to a nuclear reactor crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon complex depends heavily on many assessments and factors.

Duyeon Kim

June 5, 2017

Analysis

Building a Safe South Korea

During his campaign, President Moon Jae-in said that the president and the Blue House should be the “control tower” for disaster management, citing Article 34...

Gwanghyun Pyun

June 2, 2017

Analysis

How Might the U.S. Respond to a Nuclear Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Complex?

In a nuclear crisis scenario at North Korea’s Yongbyon complex, the primary interest of the United States would be to determine and mitigate any immediate...

Frank Aum

June 1, 2017

Analysis

China’s Potential Actions in a North Korean Nuclear Contingency

Despite the Chinese preparation for a political/military contingency in North Korea, however, a North Korea contingency due to damage its research reactors core causing the...

Yun Sun

May 30, 2017

Analysis

The Challenges for Japan of a Nuclear Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Facility

Japan is highly vulnerable to airborne radioactive fallout from a nuclear incident on the Korean Peninsula, given prevailing westerly winds.

James L. Schoff

May 25, 2017

Analysis

How Might Russia Respond to an Accident at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Facility?

In the case of hypothetical accident with depressurization and ejection of radiation from a North Korean nuclear reactor: what actions might Russia take?

Khrustalev Vladimir

May 24, 2017

Analysis

What are the Potential Impacts of a Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Reactors?

Concerns about the release of radioactive material from damaged reactors, and concerns regarding potential exposure of populations living downwind of the reactors, focuses on the...

May 22, 2017

Analysis

Moon Must Not forget Moscow in North Korea Denuclearization Policy

In order to move forward, President Moon must be careful to include Russia in his strategy and public statements about denuclearization, especially if he maintains...

Jenna Gibson

May 16, 2017

Analysis

The Challenge of Managing Relations with North Korea for the Moon Administration

As the new Moon Jae-in administration begins to put its personnel in place, one of the more challenging international relations to manage will be North...

Troy Stangarone

May 15, 2017

Analysis

Will Gasoline Prices Shake Pyongyang?

More than any other sanction imposed on the country, a cutoff of Chinese crude oil, translated into price hikes, angry customers, and slashed revenues, would...

William Brown

May 11, 2017

Analysis

Challenges in Relations with the U.S. under the Moon Administration

For the newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in, just as central to resolving the issues raised by Trump will be understanding his approach to...

Kyle Ferrier

May 10, 2017

Analysis