Rob York is director for regional affairs at the Pacific Forum. He previously worked as a production editor for The South China Morning Post and chief editor of NK News. He is also a Ph.D. candidate in Korean history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Kim Jong Un reportedly has 'great expectations' for Incheon Games despite concerns over delegation size
Kerry insists on prior planning with Washington ahead of any Abe visit to North, Japanese papers say
Aid package comes despite recent provocative weapons tests near inter-Korean border
Latest in a string of launches comes from site of inter-Korean cooperation
MOU denies request based on lateness of request, lack of credibility at the requesting agency
Japanese government matches two-thirds of names with own records, Nikkei reports
Former pro wrestler expects talks with officials, says abduction issue will be 'on the table'
Second firing of past week occurs even as Pyongyang seeks to convince Tokyo to lift sanctions
Defector testimony holds China to account for forced repatriations, sets example for smaller Asian countries
Trade negotiations indicate Seoul's growing clout as Pyongyang's influence diminishes
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