China North Korea policy

The Yoon administration is trying to carry out a policy toward North Korea that has already been tried -- with no success.

North Korea conducted its 15th missile test this year, believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

The microcosm of North Korean sanctions enforcement (or the lack thereof) has broader implications for current efforts to sanction Russia.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the U.S., China, and North Korea have agreed to officially end the Korean War “in principle,” but can he initiate the proposal?

Several countries will be impacted by an end-of-war declaration, and the extent of the impact is poorly understood – but likely to be quite limited.

China and Russia cited humanitarian reasons in arguing for sanctions relief, but their proposal faces an uphill battle.

National security interests and ideological values are key to understanding Chinese and Vietnamese alliance policies.

Despite obvious areas of friction between China and Vietnam, their alliance policies are more similar than is often acknowledged.

“One result of this natural cyclicality in North Korea’s policy toward China is that it causes quality of life to rise and fall markedly in the country’s border communities.”

After U.S. diplomats visited Seoul and Tokyo to discuss North Korea issues, Beijing and Pyongyang highlighted their partnership.

Beijing downplayed the military parade - and the new ICBM - but was keen to praise Kim Jong Un's leadership and achievements.