John Lee is the editor of KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Prior to that, he was a contributor for NK News and KOREA PRO. His focus is on South Korean foreign policy and ROK-U.S. relations.
Post-THAAD, Chinese calls for peace treaty and resumption of Six Party Talks likely to grow stronger
Time running out for President Park to set in stone North Korea pressure policies
Chinese objections reflect understandable self-interest, but same cannot be said of S. Korea's left
Pyongyang increasingly isolates itself, even from old allies, through its refusal to change course
Negotiations with Pyongyang are doomed until its end goals change
No 'free' trade can happen as long as Kim Jong Un's coterie insist on exploiting the proceedings
Even talking of reconciliation risks undermining an international consensus against Kim's crimes
Sadly, it's a tool South Korean society neglects, as shown by stories of redefection to the North
Mass defections show that something is afoot in the North, even if collapse not imminent
Sanctions appear to be working, but now's not the time for the U.S., South Korea to let up
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