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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A Look Ahead to the Park-Obama Summit
Posted on 06 May 2013.
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Use Caution When Working on Korean Unification with China
Posted on 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?
Posted on 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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North Korea’s Economic Warfare
Posted on 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?
Posted on 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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Rodman Doesn’t Understand the Big Picture with North Korea, and He May Have Hurt It
Posted on 07 March 2013.
Kim Jong Un’s responses to U.S. offers of engagement with missile and nuclear tests effect the relationship more that his love of basketball.
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Statements on North Korea’s Nuclear Test
Posted on 27 February 2013.
Nearly 70 nations and international organizations issued statements on North Korea’s third nuclear test. The following is a list of current available statements:
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North Korea Allows Internet Access (For Foreigners)
Posted on 26 February 2013.
The Associated Press Pyongyang bureau reported that North Korean authorities will allow foreign visitors to access the internet using cellular devices from March 01.
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Has Strategic Patience Failed with North Korea?
Posted on 19 February 2013.
Have critics of strategic patience hit on a fundamental flaw of the policy or are they merely expressing their policy preferences?
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North Korea’s Third Nuclear Test: Closer Threat & Farther from Change
Posted on 13 February 2013.
By Nicholas Hamisevicz North Korea conducted a third nuclear test, and initial reports indicate a potentially larger explosion. North Korea’s media stated the test used a “miniaturized and lighter nuclear device.” If true, and combined with its successful rocket launch in December, these recent actions suggest North Korea’s ability to increase its direct military threat [...]
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Two Decades on, Korea’s Relationship with China Remains a Conflicted One
By Troy Stangarone The end of the Cold War is primarily remembered for the fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Soviet Union, and ...
The Asymmetrical Challenges of North Korea’s Air Force
by Chad 0'Carroll As South Korea evaluates a range of advanced fighter jets in preparation for an October decision on upgrading part of its air force, ...
“Baby Exporter”: Taking a Closer Look at Korean Adoption
By Caryn Fisher Although South Korea has been sending children overseas for adoption since 1953, it wasn’t until a 1988 article by Matthew Rothschild, entitled “Babies ...
