Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Rules are rules: North Korean “democracy,” in theory and in practice
While the laws could allow for the leader to be removed from office, such a scenario would likely require a major crisis
Brace yourselves: why North Korea is ready to turn up the tensions in 2020
With little progress in diplomacy, expect Pyongyang to return to a familiar playbook
By shunning the South, North Korea is shooting itself in the foot
History has shown that inter-Korean engagement puts pressure on Washington to engage with Pyongyang as well
Halfway through his presidency, Moon must rethink his inter-Korean strategy
The South Korean President needs a new way to engage the North to recover in the polls, even if it risks U.S. reprisal
Friends disunited: breaking down an increasingly-tense U.S.-ROK alliance
Friction surrounding cost-sharing negotiations should not overshadow Korea's strategic importance to the U.S.
Why, when North Korea misbehaves, the South can’t help but turn the other cheek
The current administration is wedded to a good-will policy — and Pyongyang is happy to exploit it
How North Korea is becoming a 2020 U.S. presidential campaign issue
Democratic candidates have criticized Trump's meetings with Kim, despite taking vague positions themselves
Why a break-in at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence reflects a strained alliance
The protest from "progressive" South Korean students comes amid controversial U.S.-ROK defense cost-sharing negotiations
Why, in repatriating two North Koreans, South Korea may have broken its own laws
"It is highly likely that this case has breached the Constitution and relevant laws to a serious extent"
Beyond the impasse: the answer to solving the GSOMIA dispute lies in the past
Historical issues between the two countries must be resolved if the U.S. is to achieve its trilateral alliance
