Kim Jong Un
Washington and Korean Reunification: What Can America Do?
Many Koreans desired reunification when the United States and the Soviet Union divided the peninsula into separate occupation zones in 1945. Both the Republic of Korea’s Syngman Rhee and North...
What’s Behind Vladimir Putin’s and Kim Jong-un’s Recent Deal?
In a chilling convergence of ambition and authoritarianism, two of the world’s most brutal dictators have clasped hands in the shadows. On June 19, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and...
Unifying Korea: A New Strategy for Dealing with Kim Jong Un
The U.S. and its allies must stop worrying about what North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is doing or will do. Instead, make the North Korean regime worry. Focus on...
The Putin Visit Could Mean Russia Makes North Korea’s Military Even Deadlier
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s June 18-19 visit to North Korea will further enhance the recently reinvigorated bilateral relationship — and exacerbate concerns over the extent of Russian military assistance to...
Did Kim Jong-un Really Seek to Denuclearize?
Did North Korean leader Kim Jong-un really seek to denuclearize? Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in claims in his recent memoir that Kim was sincere in promising to denuclearize in...
Kim Jong-un’s Fears Could Be Exploited
Summary: Kim Jong-un’s regime poses a significant threat to South Korea and global stability, but understanding his fears could benefit the ROK-U.S. alliance. Kim’s primary fears include assassination or coup...
North Korea Might Ignore Donald Trump If He Takes Back the White House
During a recent visit to Seoul, every conversation I had quickly got down to one key question: “What happens if Trump is reelected?” This was quickly followed by: “What will...
Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Pain: Why a North Korea Deal Could Come At a High Price
North Korea’s increased threats and provocations are leading many U.S. experts to hope that some form of diplomacy will be able to prevent North Korean attacks and especially the North’s...
What Would a Second Donald Trump Presidency Mean for U.S.-North Korea Relations?
The U.S.-North Korea relationship experienced drastic shifts during Donald Trump’s presidency from 2017 to 2021, moving from the verge of war to warmer relations between the leaders of the two...
North Korea Needs to Get Ready for a Second Donald Trump Presidency
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency would give North Korean paramount leader Kim Jong-un a highly unusual four-year window to win important political and economic concessions from Washington. There is...
North Korea Continues to Rattle Sabers with Short-Range Missiles Launches
North Korea continues to be the kid in the back of the class who isn’t the largest or toughest, is far from the smartest or most successful, and is truly...
A Potential Japan-North Korea Summit: Don’t Fear the Wedge
High level diplomacy with North Korea might be coming back from the dead. Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has clearly indicated his intention to meet with Kim Jong Un, while...