North Korea diplomacy

The North’s missile launch came amid a flurry of diplomatic meetings in Seoul and Tokyo. Seoul quickly followed up with its own SLBM test. 

The optimal solution to North Korea’s nuclear and missile challenges will require a middle ground between stronger deterrence and maximal engagement.

Insights from Kongdan Oh.

In his final months in office, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has few options for pursuing better relations with the North.

The last year has seen North Korea seal itself off even more tightly from the world. That could be dangerous.

Pyongyang cited concerns over COVID-19 for its decision. Its absence from the Games further dims hope of a diplomatic breakthrough.

Southeast Asian states and NGOs can play a significant role in engaging North Korea via humanitarian assistance programs.

Since 1969, ties have survived new leaders and new interest from the West.

Moon Jae-in has put figures with long histories of engaging North Korea into top foreign policy and national security posts.

The current “crisis” in inter-Korean relations follows a similar pattern from Pyongyang.

There’s no need to panic over North Korea's latest missile test.

Pyongyang’s outreach in 2018 was a ruse. With North Korea stronger and cockier than ever, prospects are grim in 2020.