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Why South Korea can’t stop — and won’t stop — its North Korea outreach
Analysis

Why South Korea can’t stop — and won’t stop — its North Korea outreach

With record-low approval ratings, Moon is trying to convince his longtime fans — not his haters

Why South Korea can’t stop — and won’t stop — its North Korea outreach
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 30, 2021
Friends and then foes: Korea’s three-year rollercoaster ride, explained
Analysis

Friends and then foes: Korea’s three-year rollercoaster ride, explained

North Korea is test-firing missiles and slamming Seoul and Washington. What can South Korea’s president do to fix it?

Friends and then foes: Korea’s three-year rollercoaster ride, explained
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 28, 2021
What we lost with North Korea’s dwindled expat population: A diplomat’s account
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What we lost with North Korea’s dwindled expat population: A diplomat’s account

Ambassador Thomas Schäfer recalls what he learned from his firsthand experiences in the DPRK

What we lost with North Korea’s dwindled expat population: A diplomat’s account
Thomas SchäferThomas Schäfer April 28, 2021
How Russia and the US could work together on North Korea denuclearization
Analysis

How Russia and the US could work together on North Korea denuclearization

Moscow and Washington would need to improve their relationship and tightly coordinate on DPRK sanctions

How Russia and the US could work together on North Korea denuclearization
Anthony V. RinnaAnthony V. Rinna April 26, 2021
Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization
Analysis

Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization

North Korea has historically entered into agreements without intending to keep them

Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization
Rob YorkRob York April 26, 2021
How the new military cost-sharing deal will affect the US and the Koreas
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How the new military cost-sharing deal will affect the US and the Koreas

After years of negotiating tensions, Washington and Seoul struck a deal that will strengthen their alliance

How the new military cost-sharing deal will affect the US and the Koreas
Jonathan R. CorradoJonathan R. Corrado April 23, 2021
North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance
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North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance

Kim Jong Un wants to redefine how officials are assigned and take responsibility

North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance
Martin WeiserMartin Weiser April 23, 2021
With only a year left, Moon pitches American public on his hope for peace
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With only a year left, Moon pitches American public on his hope for peace

South Korea’s president tries to sway US citizens and entice Biden to pick up from where his predecessor dropped out

With only a year left, Moon pitches American public on his hope for peace
James FretwellJames Fretwell April 22, 2021
North Korea is hyping citizens up for submarine missile and satellite launches
Analysis

North Korea is hyping citizens up for submarine missile and satellite launches

New domestic propaganda boldly boasts SLBM and aerospace program developments to DPRK citizens

North Korea is hyping citizens up for submarine missile and satellite launches
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko April 21, 2021
How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel
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How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel

Mounting evidence suggests that North Korea will soon allow more imports into the country

How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel
Peter WardPeter Ward April 21, 2021