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Why South Korea Won’t Develop Nuclear Weapons A Look Ahead to the Park-Obama Summit Use Caution When Working on Korean Unification with China
 

Why South Korea Won’t Develop Nuclear Weapons

While the option of developing nuclear weapons will likely be continued to be debated as long as North Korea continues its provocations, it is not an option which South Korea is likely to seriously pursue.

A Look Ahead to the Park-Obama Summit

As Obama and Park hold their first formal meeting, they will look to build upon the strong working relationship that has existed between the United States and Korea in recent years and chart a course for the years ahead.

Use Caution When Working on Korean Unification with China

By Nicholas Hamisevicz Dr. Sunny Lee’s recent PacNet article captured the dynamics between South Korea, China, and the United States as they try to develop better overall relations while simultaneously dealing with a provocative North Korea. A fascinating part of the article touched upon South Korea wanting to “‘work on’ China so that China leans toward [...]

Why South Korea Won’t Develop Nuclear Weapons

13 May 2013

While the option of developing nuclear weapons will likely be continued to be debated as long as North Korea continues its provocations, it is not an option which South Korea is likely to seriously pursue.

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A Look Ahead to the Park-Obama Summit

06 May 2013

As Obama and Park hold their first formal meeting, they will look to build upon the strong working relationship that has existed between the United States and Korea in recent years and chart a course for the years ahead.

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Use Caution When Working on Korean Unification with China

03 May 2013

By Nicholas Hamisevicz Dr. Sunny Lee’s recent PacNet article captured the dynamics between South Korea, China, and the United States as they try to develop better overall relations while simultaneously dealing with a provocative North Korea. A fascinating part of the article touched upon South Korea wanting to “‘work on’ China so that China leans toward [...]

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Has North Korean Rhetoric Changed Under Kim Jong-un?

01 May 2013

The most recent crisis with North Korea has seen a shift in the use and intensity of bellicose rhetoric used by the regime in Pyongyang.

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The Impact of Kaesong’s Suspension on Korean Companies & South Korea-India Economic Connections

24 April 2013

The fear that North Korea’s suspension of activities at the Kaesong Industrial Complex would have broader implications began to materialize last week when Daewha Fuel Pump Industrial Ltd. announced it failed to deliver parts in time to its Indian customer. Other companies are beginning to publicize their setbacks as well.

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North Korea’s Economic Warfare

22 April 2013

North Korea’s recent actions, including the suspension of work at Kaesong, are form of psychological and economic warfare against South Korea in response to heightened international sanctions against North Korea.

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After South Korea’s Call for Dialogue with North Korea: Preparing a New Game with Kim Jong-un?

18 April 2013

To some extent, offering a dialogue manages North Korea’s provocations. So, is it a signal of moving into a new game on the Korean Peninsula?

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Why North Korea Isn’t Interested in Economic Reform

08 April 2013

By Troy Stangarone As often happens with North Korea, there have recently been suggestions that the regime may be interested in engaging in economic reforms. The latest hopes spring from the appointment of Pak Pong-ju, a noted economic reformer, as prime minister and the replacement of most ministers of industry with officials believed to have [...]

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One Year After the KORUS FTA

18 March 2013

The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, or KORUS FTA, has now been in effect for one year and, as with any agreement, it is natural to reflect on what the FTA has achieved.

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South Korea’s Trade Balance Becoming More Extreme

11 March 2013

KITA data reveals that over time, South Korea is undergoing an increasing level of trade polarization (i.e. greater degrees of trade imbalances) vis- à-vis its trading partners.

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