South Korea’s Role in a Post-Fukushima Nuclear Environment

While the initial focus may be on the humanitarian and safety needs of Japan after the Fukushima nuclear accident, South Korea has a major stake...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

January 20, 2012

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Uncertainty in the Alliance?

During the last two years ago, U.S.-South Korea relations have strengthened in ways that many Korea watchers did not expect. With a liberal President Barack...

Dr. Abraham Kim

January 20, 2012

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Volatility and Opportunity in 2011

Last year was a momentous year for the Korean Peninsula. As the world worked its way out of the global and financial crisis of 2008-2009,...

Dr. Abraham Kim

January 20, 2012

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North Korea Reveals Uranium Enrichment Facility and Light Water Reactor

On November 2-6, KEI President Jack Pritchard and KEI Director Nicole Finneman visited Pyongyang to discuss with North Korean officials the current state of North...

Nicole Finnemann

January 20, 2012

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Kim Chong-un and Pyongyang’s Signaling Campaign

Three sets of messages have emerged from the North Korean media in the days since Kim Chong-il’s death on December 17. The first two sets...

Ken E. Gause

January 3, 2012

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The Year in Review: The Korean Peninsula in 2011

By Troy Stangarone While 2011 will ultimately be remembered for the passing of Kim Jong-il, it was also a year of significant change and new...

Troy Stangarone

December 28, 2011

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Danger Behind the Veil of Transition in North Korea

By Nicholas Hamisevicz The death of Kim Jong Il has put the focus and pressure on Kim Jong-un and the rest of the North Korean...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

December 22, 2011

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Proactive Deterrence: The Challenge of Escalation Control on the Korean Peninsula

Since the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1953, the U.S.-ROK alliance has been tremendously successful in deterring a large-scale attack by the DPRK....

Abraham M. Denmark

December 16, 2011

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Iran – DPRK Nuclear Collaboration?

This week reports emerged that hundreds of North Korean nuclear experts are currently working in major nuclear facilities throughout Iran, adding to suspicions that the...

December 15, 2011

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Clinton’s Visit to Burma: The North Korea Factor and Future Reforms

Following the development of the potential reforms in Burma will help prepare for a time if North Korea ever starts enacting flickers of similar reforms.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

December 5, 2011

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North Korea’s Light Water Reactor vs. the Asia-Pacific Clock

By Nicholas Hamisevicz A new report with satellite images shows North Korea’s progress constructing a new light water reactor at Yongbyon. The North Koreans revealed...

Nicholas Hamisevicz

November 21, 2011

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Flexibility Needed for Six Party Success

After nearly three years of interruption, a flurry of recent diplomatic activity has suggested that significant efforts are being made to restart the Six Party...

Chad OCarroll

October 19, 2011

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Important Issues in Asia’s Future Connect South Korea and India

Beyond the U.S.-Korea alliance, Korea’s emerging relationship with India is also an important aspect in the development of Asia in the 21st century.

Nicholas Hamisevicz

October 14, 2011

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Discovering North Korea

On June 8 – 18, KEI Vice President, Abraham Kim, visited North Korea with a group of American Asia experts.  The purpose of the trip...

September 3, 2011

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A New Phase in China–North Korea Relations

Fundamental changes to the nature of politics inside China’s Communist Party are occurring at the same time Beijing and Pyongyang work out a new relationship....

Gordon G. Chang

August 31, 2011

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