Dec 19, 2011
North Korean media announced its leader Kim Jong-il died on December 17, 2011. Questions remain about North Korea after Kim Jong-il.
Oct 24, 2011
Chief nuclear envoys from the U.S. and North Korea will sit down again for bilateral discussions in Geneva to explore ways to resume the stalled six-party talks. The main sticking point is Pyongyang's uranium enrichment program and differences in opinion on what it takes to jumpstart nuclear negotiations.
Aug 24, 2011
Pyongyang and Moscow held their first summit in nine years focusing primarily on boosting economic ties amid diplomatic efforts to jumpstart the stalled Six Party Talks over North Korea's nuclear ambitions. An initial assessment based on the first media reports of the summit shows no news on the nuclear front.
Jun 28, 2011
The issue of redeploying U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to Korea resurfaced when President Obama's WMD Coordinator Gary Samore commented on Washington's intent to do so upon Seoul's request. A few conservative South Koreans have called for the redeployment citing North Korea's growing nuclear capabilities. While reintroduction of tactical nuclear weapons will not materialize under the current political climate, it is worthwhile to analyze both sides of the argument.
Apr 28, 2011
It is evident that a nuclear-armed North Korea is exceedingly detrimental to U.S. and allied security interests. It also appears obvious that a military attack on North Korea is highly unlikely to succeed in eliminating Pyongyang’s nuclear capability. However dim the prospect for success, the only realistic option is to pursue dialogue and negotiations with North Korea to try to persuade the regime to give up its nuclear weapons and its production facilities to produce them.
Feb 15, 2011
The Egyptian revolution has raised hopes of democracy in the region and beyond. But North Korea is a different story.
Feb 6, 2011
The UN North Korea Sanctions Committee is expected to convene later this month, and all eyes are on how it will discuss a UN report on Pyongyang's uranium enrichment program. Meanwhile, China continues to oppose such a discussion at the UN.
Jan 25, 2011
President Barack Obama demanded in his 2011 State of the Union Address that North Korea abandon its nuclear arsenal. He also made it clear that Washington stands firmly by Seoul, implying that Pyongyang will not be able to drive a wedge between the allies.
Jan 19, 2011
U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao released a joint statement after their 2011 Summit in Washington, DC calling for inter-Korean dialogue and expressing concern for the North's "claimed" uranium enrichment program.
Jan 18, 2011
Wednesday's U.S-China summit is a vital opportunity to move forward on the North Korean issue. But it will only be an opportunity if the summit leads to further dialogue and discussion rather than symbolic formalities.
Jan 18, 2011
U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao's joint statement will provide essential clues about the direction of diplomacy on North Korea. But the two leaders are walking into the summit oceans apart on some key points on mechanics.
Nov 23, 2010
North Korea has once again engaged in deadly provocation attacking a South Korean island in the West Sea killing two soldiers, two civilians and wounding many more. The shelling comes on the heels of an American scientist's discovery of North Korea's new developments in its nuclear programs.
Sep 30, 2010
Confirmation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's successor has ignited more curiosity as to the nature of his son and heir Kim Jong-un. The reclusive regime is often described as a "black box" as it is difficult to confirm information with such limited access to the country. That is why South Korean physiognomists analyzed his features to decipher little Kim's character and personality.
Sep 30, 2010
North Korea released photos of Kim Jong-il's youngest son and heir Kim Jong-un after being hid behind a veil for at least 27 years.
Sep 29, 2010
North Korea has essentially confirmed that Kim Jong-il's youngest son Kim Jong-un will be his successor. On September 27, 2010, the 27-year-old was promoted to a four-star general of the North's military and further decorated with two powerful political posts.
Sep 28, 2010
North Korea has essentially confirmed that Kim Jong-il's youngest son Kim Jong-un will be his successor. On September 27, 2010, the 27-year-old was promoted to a four-star general of the North's military and it remains to be seen whether he will also be given senior political posts.
Sep 23, 2010
North Korea has promoted three diplomats who have been key figures in negotiations with the U.S. The promotions are an apparent move to strengthen the regime’s foreign policy, but views are mixed on the implications of these sudden and surprising moves.
Sep 13, 2010
Full text of the multinational investigation into the attack against South Korea's Cheonan by North Korea.
Aug 30, 2010
The Obama administration announced additional sanctions on North Korea to dry up the regime's cash sources that fund its nuclear weapons programs and illicit activities.
Aug 25, 2010
Former President Jimmy Carter is in North Korea to secure the release of an American missionary sentenced to eight years of hard labor for illegal entry. The trip comes amid a North Korean nuclear impasse and heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula. Why was Carter chosen to go now and what can we expect from his visit?
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