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In a new book, South Korea's former president goes into detail on inter-Korean relations during his time in office.

A clash in contested waters could mark the beginning of an escalation in tensions.

South Korea responding to North Korean shelling will not be hugely destabilizing.

South Korea will no longer exercise restraint in responding to the North's provocations.

Looking for insights in the rhetoric offered by Pyongyang over the past year.

Two accidents in rapid succession suggest all is not well, but the country still has some significant assets.

North Korea confronts probably the hardest anti-access challenge of any coastal defender.

The attention given to China and Japan’s navies overlooks the emergence of a new maritime power.

The failure of North Korea’s rocket launch might tempt some to ignore the threat it poses. That’s a mistake.

The North Korea deal suggests a gradual shift in policy. But history suggests caution is warranted.

The deal reached this week between the U.S. and North Korea is a step forward. But North Korea is well aware of the power of its deterrent.

The death of Kim Jong-il has increased the chances of a violent collapse of North Korea. Nuclear and chemical weapons, mistrust and an uncertain succession are a toxic mix.

Kim Jong-il’s regime seems to respond better to the carrot than the stick. The United States and others could try walking in Kim’s shoes as they look to reduce tensions.

Deterring North Korea is a tough job, but someone has to do it. A better earth penetrating nuclear weapon might help.

North Korea is showing signs of wanting to get back to talks. But without any changes to its behaviour, it might be better to focus on the next generation.

The Jeju Island base isn’t about containing China. It’s about protecting South Korea and others from an increasingly erratic North Korea.

The annual US-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise is reported to have practiced capturing Kim Jong-il.

Concern about US security guarantees has prompted debate in South Korea over the possibility of redeploying US tactical nuclear weapons – or building some themselves.

Relations between the US and South Korea have been steadily warming. The problem is, it could push North Korea into even worse behaviour.

The United States has been occupied and a unified Korea is a superpower. It’s just a game. But how do the Kims see it?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been in China for the past week. Did he get everything he wanted?

Despite Jimmy Carter’s failure in North Korea, there’s room in US foreign policy for special envoys. Including Bill Clinton.

Younger generations of South Koreans are more pragmatic than their elders, especially over the US alliance, says Woo Jung-Yeop.

Inter-Korean defence talks take place next month. But until there’s a leadership change in Pyongyang, don’t expect any breakthroughs.