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What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance

What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance

Retired LTG Chun In-bum weighs in on the increasingly contentious debate

What the military cost-sharing dispute could mean for the U.S.-ROK alliance
Chun In-bum
Chun In-bum January 24, 2019
An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
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An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?

With a second summit looming, Pyongyang could take advantage of U.S.-ROK tensions

An alliance dispute over military cost-sharing: what implications for North Korea?
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda January 24, 2019
Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert

The Brookings Institution's Jung Pak says Trump is underprepared for complex negotiations

Kim Jong Un sees himself in a “position of strength” ahead of second summit: expert
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation

Joint statement urges citizens to reject the "cunning moves of outsiders"

DPRK officials urge all Koreans to “smash” sanctions, pursue economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 24, 2019
DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing

Washington reportedly demanding Seoul pay USD$1 billion under new agreement

DPRK media condemns U.S. for “anachronistic” demands over military cost-sharing
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji January 23, 2019
Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War

A symbolic declaration could help to move beyond the diplomatic deadlock and build trust

Why Trump should use his next summit with Kim to declare an end to the Korean War
Abigail Stowe-Thurston
Abigail Stowe-Thurston January 21, 2019
North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March

North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March

Rodong warns of "severe consequences" if U.S.-ROK joint military exercises allowed to continue

North Korea steps up demands to halt military drills as Key Resolve set for March
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2019
North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR

North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR

Document appears to acknowledge credible U.S. homeland targeting capability by DPRK

North Korea remains an “extraordinary threat,” despite diplomacy: MDR
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 17, 2019
U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?
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U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?

Trump has long stated an interest in bringing the troops home - but realpolitik could get in the way

U.S. Forces Korea: a potential bargaining chip in talks with North Korea?
Henri Feron
Henri Feron January 14, 2019
North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department

Russian embassy says Kang Song Ho to lead First European Department as Moscow-Pyongyang talks ongoin

North Korea appoints new director to foreign ministry’s Russia department
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 14, 2019