Brookings: Topics - North Korea

The Hidden People of North Korea: Everyday Life in the Hermit Kingdom

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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November 10, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On November 10, Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Kongdan Oh and Ralph Hassig, adjunct associate professor of psychology at the University of Maryland University College, discussed their new book The Hidden People of North Korea: Everyday Life in the Hermit Kingdom (Rowman & Littlefield, 2009). For decades, the people of North Korea have lived in extreme isolation under a closed and repressive regime, where individual rights are restricted and the regime exercises complete control over the political class and legal systems.

After Kim Jong-il: Can We Hope for Better Human Rights Protection in North Korea?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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October 27, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

On October 27, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies hosted a presentation by Kim Kwangjin of his report on North Korean succession and human rights issues. Mr. Kim defected from North Korea in 2003, and was previously manager of North Korea’s Northeast Asia Bank in Singapore and representative of the Korea National Insurance Corporation. This discussion also featured Roberta Cohen of Brookings and Bruce Klingner of the Heritage Foundation.

A Proposal for a "Bosworth Process" with North Korea: Denuclearization and Beyond

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After months of provocations by North Korea, conditions are now developing that should allow the U.S. Special Envoy, Stephen Bosworth, to visit Pyongyang. In this paper, Brookings Visiting Fellow Sun-won Park calls for a "Bosworth Process," a plan to achieve not only denuclearization of the Korean peninsula but also to bring North Korea into the international community in a far-sighted and peaceful way.

Regional Multilateralism in Asia and the Korean Question

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Korean peninsula served as the battleground for an internationalized civil war from 1950-1953. Over a half-century later, the peninsula is still divided and the Korean question remains unresolved. In this CNAPS visiting fellow working paper, Wonhyuk Lim writes that placing Korean unification within the broader context of regional integration in Asia may be an effective geopolitical strategy for the Korean nation.

Developments in Iran and North Korea

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Indyk joined Andrea Mitchell to discuss the inauguration of Mahmoud Ahmedinejad to a second term as president of Iran. Indyk and Mitchell also spoke about former President Bill Clinton’s trip to North Korea, in which he secured a pardon for two U.S. journalists being held by the government.

The Scouting Report: Dialing Down North Korea’s Nuclear Threat

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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August 05, 2009, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Former President Bill Clinton traveled to Pyongyang for a surprise meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il on Tuesday, and secured the release of two American reporters detained since March. This visit came at a tense time following North Korean nuclear and ballistic missile tests in the past months. Brookings expert Richard Bush and Politico's Fred Barbash took questions on the North Korea nuclear problem in this week’s edition of the Scouting Report.

Kim Jong Il Pardons Journalists During Bill Clinton Visit

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following a surprise meeting with former President Bill Clinton, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned two jailed American journalists. Dennis Wilder joined other experts on PBS' NewsHour to examine the implications of the meeting.

Pressing Pyongyang on Rights

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The now-defunct six-party talks in which the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Russia, and China participated focused almost exclusively on North Korea's nuclear weapons program. But, as Roberta Cohen argues, with a struggle for succession underway in Pyongyang and some of the country's internal controls reportedly beginning to erode, it's the time to rethink the near-exclusion of human rights from the U.S.-North Korean dialogue.

Raising Human Rights with North Korea

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. government's policies toward North Korea in recent years have drawn criticism for focusing primarily on denuclearization, while neglecting human rights issues, even as the country's human rights situation remains dire. Roberta Cohen says arguments against including human rights in discussions with North Korea are flawed and recommends integrating human rights as part of an overall U.S. policy toward North Korea.

A New North Korea Strategy

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon and Stephen Solarz write that with China’s lead—and U.S. support—Pyongyang could be brought to its knees and given the choice of watching its economy collapse or giving up nuclear weapons.

North Korea’s Nuclear and Missile Tests and the Six-Party Talks: Where Do We Go From Here?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before Congress on June 17, senior fellow and CNAPS director Richard Bush described how North Korea’s recent nuclear and missile tests have transformed the challenge faced by the international system. Dr. Bush testified that it is now clear that North Korea bases its security on nuclear weapons, and the hope that it will abandon the nuclear option has disappeared.

Obama, South Korean President Criticize North Korea's Actions

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dennis Wilder joined Gwen Ifill to discuss President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak meeting about recent provocations in the latest round of the ongoing diplomatic standoff with North Korea.

North Korea Collapse Scenarios

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Iraq and Afghanistan continue to pre-occupy U.S. military planners. But North Korea, with its growing nuclear arsenal, would become America's paramount security challenge if the state were to collapse. Michael O’Hanlon writes that the United States and other nations must begin detailed and coordinated planning for stabilization in the event of collapse of the North Korean state.

It is China that Holds the Key to North Korea

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In recent months, North Korea has unabashedly plowed forward with the development of its nuclear program, an action that threatens to erode regional stability in Northeast Asia. Dennis Wilder examines the role of China in reducing the North Korean threat and explores the causes, pointing to necessary limits of China’s calculated caution toward North Korea.

Quarantine Possibilities for North Korea Shipping

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon writes that while North Korea risks some tightening of sanctions as a result of their recent nuclear test, it probably will not pay a huge and enduring price. O'Hanlon believes if North Korea is unwilling to dismantle its arsenal the U.S., China, and other international partners should set up a maritime quarantine to monitor ships that could transfer nuclear materials and technology to terrorists or other nations.

North Korea’s Nuclear Paradox

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

On May 25, 2009, North Korea (DPRK) conducted its second underground nuclear test—believed to be larger than its 2006 test—and drew swift condemnation from the U.N. Security Council and many nations. Linbo Jin outlines the reasons why the DPRK persists in pursuing nuclear weapons in defiance of the international community.

President Obama's Response to North Korea's Nuclear Test

Wed, 27 May 2009 09:51:59 GMT

The United Nations Security Council, President Obama and other global leaders have condemned North Korea’s recent nuclear test and the launch of several short range missiles. Richard Bush, director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, examines North Korea’s bold actions and considers how the United States might respond.

The North Korean Nuclear Crisis

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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May 27, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

The latest North Korean nuclear test provoked universal international condemnation. The United Nations Security Council, notably with the support of both China and Russia, unanimously condemned North Korea’s actions. On May 27, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion on the North Korea nuclear crisis.

North Korea's Nuclear Bargain

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As North Korea continues to challenge the international community with its nuclear ambitions, Richard Bush examines Kim Jong Il's reasoning behind the nuclear test. Bush argues that North Korea's latest provocation is an attempt to frame de-nuclearization negotiations on the most favorable terms by putting the Obama administration on the defensive.

Human Rights in North Korea: Some Recommendations for the Obama Administration

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The North Korean human rights record is one of the most egregious in the world, yet the United States has not to date found an effective way to address the issue. Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Roberta Cohen proposes to the Obama administration the development of a strategy for integrating human rights into any future dealings with North Korea, be they multilateral or bilateral.

First 100 days: Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As President Obama spends his 100th day in office, Michael O'Hanlon assesses the foreign policy maneuvers of the new U.S. administration. Partisan debates aside, O'Hanlon argues that Obama is off to a more solid start—in numerous regions of the world—than any of his recent predecessors.

2009 Seoul-Washington Forum: The Future of U.S.-Republic of Korea Relations

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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April 16, 2009, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM

On April 16, leading experts from South Korea and the United States addressed the economic and military relationship between the two countries during the third annual Seoul-Washington Forum at the Brookings Institution. Brookings Senior Fellow Richard Bush, director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies, provided introductory remarks and moderated the discussion.

North Korea’s Third Missile Launch and Kim Jong-il’s Miscalculation

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Seeking to demonstrate its nuclear deterrent and win negotiating points from the United States and others, North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile on April 5, 2009. CNAPS Visiting Fellow Sun-won Park writes that, contrary to Pyongyang’s calculations, this incident does not demonstrate North Korea’s strength or self-reliance but should be perceived as a tactical and strategic failure.

The Mind of Kim Jong Il

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Bush offers insight into what North Korea's Kim Jong Il may be thinking on several key issues including the recent missile launch tests and the new U.S. administration of President Barack Obama.

No-Drama Obama and the North Koreans

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Some analysts suggested a strong U.S. response was in order to North Korea's long-range rocket test. Michael O'Hanlon argued that the Obama administration should instead be patient and use this as an opportunity for cooperation with an international coalition to secure longer-term goals.

North Korea’s Third Attempt To Launch a Long-Range Missile and the Last Opportunity To Prevent It

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

North Korea recently announced plans to launch a long-range missile in early April. CNAPS Visiting Fellow Sun-won Park analyzes the different motivations behind Pyongyang’s plans for an April launch, concludes that there is a window of opportunity for American diplomacy to induce North Korea to postpone or cancel it, and describes steps that may lead to this result.

The Six-Party Process, Regional Security Mechanisms, and China-U.S. Cooperation

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Even though the six-party process focuses on Korean denuclearization, it has also served as a catalyst for the future of Asia-Pacific security cooperation. In this CNAPS Visiting Fellow Working Paper, Pang Zhongying writes that China and the U.S. should extend their positive cooperation on Korean denuclearization into the realm of regional security, and develop a mechanism that ensures peace, stability and prosperity.

Secretary Clinton’s Visit to China and Planning for Future Cooperation on Afghanistan and North Korea

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting four Asian countries this week, including China, and speculation about the issues she will discuss has become a major topic. Hao Zheng discusses how the U.S. and China can cooperate on the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the nuclear crisis in North Korea.

Continuity and Change in Korea: Challenges for Regional Policy and U.S.-Russia Relations

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this CNAPS Visiting Fellow Working Paper, Georgy Toloraya writes that the United States and the other parties concerned must begin to consider three key issues as they seek to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program: the future of the North Korean state, the basis of its long-term security, and the shape of a new regional security order.

Turning Back the Clock: Attempts to Reclaim Control in North Korea after 2004

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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February 11, 2009, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

On February 11, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at Brookings and the U.S.-Korea Institute at SAIS hosted Dr. Andrei Lankov for a presentation on the North Korean government’s attempt at reestablishing its control and reversing the changes that occurred in the decade after Kim Il Sung's death.

Currency Conversion during Korean Unification

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As rumors about Kim Jong-il’s health focus attention on the future of the Korean peninsula, CNAPS Nonresident Fellow Yeongseop Rhee examines issues in South-North monetary integration, a vital aspect of unification. The success – or failure – of monetary integration will have major effects on the peninsular economy, the standard of living in the North, and the South’s appetite for unification.

Challenges in Alliance Management between Washington and Seoul

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Issues in its relationship with the United States often become domestic political problems for the South Korean government, to far a greater extent than for Washington. CNAPS Visiting Fellow Park Sun-won describes the various policy forces in Korea, explores their expectations of the U.S., and prescribes some steps for the two governments to maintain stability in the alliance.

North Korea: Planning for After the Kims

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There has been much speculation over the declining health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in recent weeks. Kongdan Oh writes that it is imperative to prepare for the eventual collapse of the Kim regime and that regime change in North Korea can open the way for an end to the Cold War on the Korean peninsula and build the foundation of a democratic and unified Korea that will influence the region.

U.S.- ROK: The Forgotten Alliance

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Though North Korea receives far more attention in the media, South Korea – a major trading partner and military ally – is far more important to the United States. As defense leaders from the United States and South Korea meet for the 40^th annual Security Consultative Meeting, Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Kongdan Oh writes that Washington and Seoul must recast their alliance.

What the Candidates Said During the Foreign Policy Debate

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Washington Post asked a group of foreign affairs analysts and other experts for their take on what the candidates should discuss in the first presidential debate. Following the debate, these experts discussed what was actually said. Brookings Senior Fellows Stephen Cohen and Michael O'Hanlon offered their thoughts.

The Debate on Foreign Policy We Want to Hear

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Washington Post asked a group of foreign affairs analysts and other experts for their take on what the candidates should discuss in the first presidential debate. Brookings Senior Fellows Stephen Cohen and Michael O'Hanlon offered their thoughts.

Keeping North Korea in Mind

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon writes that Korea has been the forgotten nuclear crisis, but the presidential candidates need to talk about—and show understanding of—the issues. O'Hanlon believes North Korea should be offered a roadmap to much improved economic and political relations if it gives up nuclear weapons and makes gradual reforms in its conventional military, its economy and its human rights behavior.

Vietnam's Model for North Korea

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon believes North Korea's recent nuclear declaration is good news, but he also warns the U.S. must remain cautious about the outcome. O'Hanlon argues that if the U.S. and its allies focus on fostering reform in North Korea, through carrots of aid, trade, investment and diplomatic contact, all parties may avoid returning to a crisis of severe levels.

North Korea's Nuclear Declaration

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With North Korea now releasing information on its nuclear program and the Bush Administration stating that it will lift sanctions and remove North Korea from its list of terrorist states, Jeffrey Bader and Richard Bush offer their comments on both actions and offer recommendations for future U.S. policy. Bader and Bush say that North Korea will first need to allow on-the-ground verification at its nuclear sites.

Disaster Standards Needed in Asia

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary, Nonresident Senior Fellow Roberta Cohen calls for the development of performance standards for addressing natural disasters including the cyclone in Burma, earthquake in China, and famine in North Korea. Without such standards, states and the international community may be hampered in saving lives and reconstruction efforts.

The Changing Nature of State Sponsorship of Terrorism

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The current United States approach to state sponsorship of terrorism is flawed, writes Daniel Byman. He suggests that instead of simply managing a list of state sponsors, Washington needs to recognize the complexity of sponsorship, monitor states using a broad definition of what constitutes state sponsorship, and use diplomatic pressure as well as political and economic penalties when needed.

How to Feed North Korea

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hunger should know no politics, as President Ronald Reagan declared to justify food aid to Ethiopians starving under a brutal communist regime in the 1980s. Therefore South Korea's criticism of North Korea's human rights record need not prevent its providing food and fertilizer to hungry people in the North.

The Emerging Architecture for Security and Cooperation in Northeast Asia

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James Goodby believe the outlook for the Korean Peninsula is far from bleak, but top-level leadership in all countries will be required if 2008 is to see significant progress toward a new system for peace and security in Northeast Asia.

The Sound of Music in Pyongyang

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cynthia Schneider discusses the groundbreaking concert by the New York Philharmonic in Pyongyang, North Korea on February 26. She argues that the visit had "all the characteristics of successful cultural outreach" and that though it was "just a concert" the symbolism "may impact future relationships in imperceptible ways."

North Korea Now: Will the Clock Be Turned Back?

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The overall mood regarding possibilities for Korean denuclearization has changed dramatically for the worse since the beginning of 2008. CNAPS Visiting Fellow Georgy Toloraya writes that there is a danger that this pessimism could roll back the progress made thanks to engagement policies in the past year.

North Korea Out of a Corner?

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Michael O'Hanlon writes that with the election of Lee Myung-bak to be South Korea's next president come February, a new phase is beginning in efforts to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program — and ideally, to begin a gradual reform and integration with the rest of the world.

Looking Back and Looking Forward: North Korea, Northeast Asia and the ROK-U.S. Alliance

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Following a period of rocky relations caused by both ideological and structural factors, the U.S.-South Korea relationship began recovering in early 2007. In this CNAPS Visiting Fellow Working Paper, Hyeong Jung Park analyzes the recent history of the relationship and offers comprehensive suggestions for how the two sides can transform both their alliance and the strategic shape of Northeast Asia.

Russia’s East Asian Strategy: The Korean Challenge

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Georgy Toloraya argues that the Korean Peninsula has changed radically since the end of 2006 and that Korea will play a greater and much different role in East Asia than it did in the past.

An Approach to Managing North Korea

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Sanghee offers new approaches to dealing with North Korea.

The Legacy of Developmental States: Industrial Policy in Korea and Taiwan

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 20, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Haeran Lim explores the path of the post-developmental state by focusing on changes in industrial policy in Korea and Taiwan after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. She explains how the legacy of the developmental state led to a coordination failure, and identifies the need for a new coordination mechanism for industrial policy.

Human Rights and the North Korea Refugee Crisis

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The particular situation of North Korea, including its isolation from the rest of the world coupled with a near absence of human rights and a proclivity toward developing nuclear weapons pose challenges for policy makers, especially those addressing the North Korean refugee crisis.

Refugee Issues Relating to China

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

China's behavior in the human rights and refugee spheres over the past decades has moved forward in some positive ways, but its actions are still quite unrestrained by international norms.

Denuclearizing North Korea: The Imminent Challenges of Economic and Energy Assistance

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT

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October 12, 2007, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

The North Korean government sees economic aid—probably amounting to billions of dollars—as the price tag for giving up its nuclear programs and nuclear weapons. In this presentation, CNAPS Visiting Fellow Georgy Toloraya explains the complexities behind the imminent and perhaps underappreciated challenge of economic assistance to North Korea.

Failed Diplomacy: The Tragic Story of How North Korea Got the Bomb

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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July 17, 2007, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On July 17, Brookings, SAIS and the Korea Economic Institute hosted a discussion of Pritchard's new book, including a conversation on North Korea and the six-party talks.

Failed Diplomacy : The Tragic Story of How North Korea Got the Bomb

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Charles L.

Seoul-Washington Forum

Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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May 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM

American and Korean officials and scholars discussed Korean-American revelations, North Korea’s nuclear program and establishing permanent peace on the Korean peninsula. An underlying theme was that the situation there will improve only when relations between North Korea and the U.S. improve.

Toward a Peace Regime on the Korean Peninsula: A Way Forward for the ROK-US Alliance

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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May 02, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Update on the Six-Party Talks

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:30:00 GMT

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February 22, 2007, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

North Korea Nuclear Deal?

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Michael E. O'Hanlon, CBS Early Show (2/14/07)

Current Russia-North Korea Relations: Challenges and Achievements

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Policy toward North Korea is an important component of Russia's general strategy toward the Asia-Pacific region, which is now regarded by Moscow as a crucially important area. This growing emphasis on Asia is evidenced by President Vladimir Putin's increased participation in APEC summits including the November 2005 meeting in Pusan, South Korea, and Russia's development of a dialogue partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the first Russia-ASEAN summit, held in Malaysia just before the East Asian Summit in December 2005, President Putin gave a speech to the participants of the nascent East Asian Community (EAC), a new multidimensional integration association in the region.

North Korea's Options in 2007

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Last October, North Korea detonated a nuclear device despite strong opposition from all neighboring countries and the United States. Pessimists concluded that North Korea would not give up the nuclear weapons it already possesses any time soon, if ever. Even optimists agreed that finding the right package of incentives to induce Pyongyang to disarm and dismantle its nuclear programs had just gotten more difficult.

The Limits of North Korea Talks

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Ivo H. Daalder, TPM Café (11/3/06)

North Korea after the Nuclear Test

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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November 02, 2006 at 12:00 AM

How Likely Is Second North Korea Nuke Test?

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Michael E. O'Hanlon, FOX News (10/19/06)

Pyongyang's Nuclear Ambitions: China Must Act as a ""Responsible Stakeholder""

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Jing Huang and Xiaoting Li, The Brookings Institution (10/13/06)

A Push against Pyongyang

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon, The Washington Times (10/12/06)

Pyongyang: Reform or Abyss

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon, Financial Times (10/11/06)

North Korea: World Must Present United Front

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon, The Baltimore Sun (10/10/06)

North Korea Announces Nuclear Test

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Online Chat with Michael E. O'Hanlon, Washingtonpost.com (10/9/06)

North Korea's Nuclear Test and U.S.'s North Korea Policy

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Hyeong Jung Park, Korea Institute for National Unification (October 2006)

North Korea: 2007 and Beyond

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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September 14, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Searching for a Strategy: The Bush-Roh Summit

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

On September 14th, the presidents of the United States and the Republic of Korea - George W. Bush and Roh Moo-hyun - will meet at the White House for their latest, and perhaps last, summit. This is President Roh's third visit to the United States as president and his sixth summit with President Bush. Their meeting occurs at a critical time in Northeast Asia and in the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Wrong on North Korea

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Ivo H. Daalder, TPM Caf� (7/13/06)

North Korea Test Fires Series of Missiles

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Internet Chat with Michael E. O'Hanlon, Washingtonpost.com (7/6/06)

North Korea's Missile Tests: Malign Neglect Meets Brinkmanship

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Wonhyuk Lim, The Brookings Institution (7/6/06)

Perceptions of U.S. Foreign Policy in East Asia

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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June 28, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Preemption and North Korea

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon and Mike Mochizuki, The Washington Times (6/28/06)

Creating a Peace Regime in Korea

Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by James E. Goodby, PacNet (5/30/06)

North Korea's Military-First Policy: A Curse or a Blessing?

Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Alexander V. Vorontsov, The Brookings Institution (5/26/06)

Seoul-Washington Forum

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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May 01, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Seoul-Washington Forum

Chart New Course for Lasting Peace

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Bush administration's rhetoric about bringing freedom to the people of North Korea and the Middle East is intended to sow the seeds for a future democratic peace in both regions.

When in Doubt, Blame South Korea: The Politics of Food Aid to North Korea

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Wonhyuk Lim, Nautilu Institute Policy Forum (2/16/06)

Kim Jong Il's Southern Tour: Beijing Consensus with a North Korean Twist?

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Wonhyuk Lim, Korea-China Forum (2/14/06)

The Limits of Rice's Diplomacy

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Ivo H. Daalder, NRC Handelsblad (1/17/06)

Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity: The Political Economy of Korea's Financial Sector Reform

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Chapter by Wonhyuk Lim and Joon-Ho Hahm, From Crisis to Opportunity (1/06)

Changing Course in Northeast Asia

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Article by James Goodby, Pacnet.com (12/27/05)

Six Party Talks Update: False Start or a Case for Optimism?

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Charles L. Pritchard, prepared for 2005 CNAPS Annual Conference (12/1/05)

The Changing Korean Peninsula and the Future of East Asia

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 09:00:00 GMT

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December 01, 2005, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

North Korea's Economic Futures

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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November 02, 2005 at 12:00 AM

A New U.S.-ROK Alliance: A Nine-Point Policy Recommendation for a Reflective and Mature Partnership

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In June 2002 hundreds of thousands of Korean citizens, participating in a series of candle-light vigils, protested against the acquittal of two U.S. soldiers charged with negligent homicide in the deaths of two teenage Korean girls during an off-base training exercise. The protesters also requested an apology from the U.S. and a major revision of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), the legal code governing the U.S. soldiers stationed in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Some went even further by demanding the complete withdrawal of the U.S. Forces in Korea (USFK) and the termination of the U.S.-ROK security pact which has been a cornerstone of the close bilateral relationship for over fifty years. The magnitude and significance of the street protests were so great that, just days before the close of the tight presidential race later that year, the competing candidates each tried to tap into the rising tide of anti-American sentiment.

North Korea Status Report: What's Next After Round Four of the Six-Party Talks?

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:00:00 GMT

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August 11, 2005, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Expand the Six-Party Agenda

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael O'Hanlon, The Washington Times, (8/10/05)

Is Electricity to North Korea Enough?

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Michael E. O'Hanlon, Time Asia (7/18/05)

Wrong on North Korea

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael O'Hanlon, The Baltimore Sun (7/13/05)

Enlarge the North Korean Problem

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by James E. Goodby, The International Herald Tribune (6/20/05)

We Need to Talk to North Korea

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Susan Rice, The Washington Post (6/3/05)

Stronger U.S. Push Needed for N. Korea Reform

Tue, 17 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael O'Hanlon, The Christian Science Monitor (5/17/05)

A New Approach to North Korea

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael O'Hanlon, The Baltimore Sun (4/12/05)

The North Korean Nuclear Threat

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael O'Hanlon, The Chronicle of Higher Education (4/1/05)

From Six Party Talks to a Regional Security Mechanism

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Article by James E. Goodby and Donald G. Gross, CSIS Pacific Forum Newsletter (3/24/05)