It’s not too late for the United States and South Korea to offer Kim Jong Un an offramp from the conflict he has yet to initiate.
Are North Korea’s Latest Threats Rhetorical or Real?
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North Korea
Twisted Sister?
A new book, which argues that the sister of North Korea’s leader is the most dangerous woman in the world, fails to convince.
How Can We Actually Improve Human Rights in North Korea?
Instead of increasing pressure and sanctions, the Biden administration is more likely to improve the daily lives of North Koreans by creating a state of peace.
Telling the Complex History of Korea’s Occupation
Hwang Sok-Yong’s novel Mater 2-10 chronicles Korean resistance to–and collaboration with–Japanese occupation.
Korean Armistice, Ukrainian Ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice.
70 Years Later, the Korean War Must End
A fragile ceasefire halted the Korean War 70 years ago. With nuclear tensions rising and the environment under threat, it’s time to end it for good.
Ukraine’s Future: Like Korea or Yugoslavia?
Will the war turn into a stalemate or the crushing defeat of an imperial power?
North Korea’s Real Threat
North Korea’s greatest liability is something that it currently views as an asset: its radical isolation.
Working with North Korean Defectors
Nam Bada discusses the challenge of North Korean human rights and the experiences of North Korean refugees in South Korea.
The Climate Crisis and Korea
The two Koreas cannot by themselves stop the climate crisis, but they can establish a model that the rest of the world can follow.