Kevin Shepard is a defense policy specialist in Honolulu, advising on the development, coordination, and execution of Indo-Pacific plans, policies, and strategies, as well as theater-wide force posture and military-military engagements. Previously, he served as Deputy Director for United Nations Command-Korea, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces, Korea Strategy. His portfolio included the ROK, DPRK, China, Japan, Southeast Asian nations and UNC sending states.
A mishap at a nuclear facility could have significant consequences for neighboring South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan
North Korean unpreparedness to deal with a pandemic could undermine regime rule and create internal instability
Washington needs to be more aware of how best to use North Korea's domestic situation against Kim Jong Un
The U.S. is advocating a regional multilateral security strategy to which Seoul should want to financially contribute
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