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UN Sending States: The Forgotten Parties in the Korean War

UN Sending States: The Forgotten Parties in the Korean War

By Clint Work
Besides the U.S., 15 other states joined the defense of South Korea under the United Nations Command. They can still play a role on the Korean Peninsula today.

Chun In-bum on Seoul’s Security Policy Amid the Mounting North Korean Missile Threat

Chun In-bum on Seoul’s Security Policy Amid the Mounting North Korean Missile Threat

By Mitch Shin
The retired lieutenant general speaks about wartime OPCON transfer, Pyongyang's recent missile tests, and the push for an end-of-war declaration.
How Will South Korea and the US Rewrite Their Operational Plan?

How Will South Korea and the US Rewrite Their Operational Plan?

By Sukjoon Yoon and Yongweon Yu
The future of the ROK-U.S. alliance is about to be negotiated, and this will likely mean significant changes.

How Should South Korea’s Next President Approach OPCON Transfer?

How Should South Korea’s Next President Approach OPCON Transfer?

By Sukjoon Yoon
Let's hope that the next president does not paint themselves into a corner on OPCON transfer, as President Moon Jae-in unfortunately did.

The South Korea-US 2+2 Talks: Who Came Out Ahead?

The South Korea-US 2+2 Talks: Who Came Out Ahead?

By Sukjoon Yoon
While the two sides were careful to avoid open disagreement, there are clear areas of tensions, from approaches to China and North Korea to alliance issues involving Japan.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The US-ROK Alliance in 2021: Back on Track?

The US-ROK Alliance in 2021: Back on Track?

By Ankit Panda
With a cost-sharing deal finally agreed, what lies ahead for the U.S.-South Korea alliance?

South Korea, US Prepare to Conduct Joint Military Exercise 

South Korea, US Prepare to Conduct Joint Military Exercise 

By Mitch Shin
Between talks with North Korea and the COVID-19 pandemic, this will reportedly be the third year in a row where exercises are held only via computer simulation.
Beyond North Korea: Fractures in the US-South Korea Alliance

Beyond North Korea: Fractures in the US-South Korea Alliance

By Clint Work
Tracing near-term, structural, and strategic divergences in the alliance.

6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance

6 Myths About OPCON Transfer and the US-South Korea Alliance

By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea’s debate on OPCON transfer has become muddled.

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