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U.S. North Korea policy

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

South Korea, US Hold ‘2+2’ Meeting Amid Spiking Tensions With the North

By Mitch Shin
The two sides condemned the North’s ICBM test and its apparent deployment of troops Russia.

North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President

North Korea: The Overlooked Challenge for the Next US President

By Darcie Draudt-Véjares
The North Korea challenge represents some of the world’s biggest military, technological, and economic struggles today. Yet it receives very little attention from the candidates.
How Would a Harris Administration Deal With North Korea?

How Would a Harris Administration Deal With North Korea?

By Mitch Shin
If Harris wins the election in November, she is likely to continue the Biden administration’s approach to Pyongyang. That would be a mistake.

Putin’s Visit Symbolizes North Korea’s Changing Foreign Policy

Putin’s Visit Symbolizes North Korea’s Changing Foreign Policy

By Benjamin Young and Yong Suk Lee
The Russian president’s trip to Pyongyang is a sign of substantial shifts in North Korean ideology and diplomacy. Meanwhile, the U.S. playbook on North Korea has not changed in decades.

South Korea, US Close Ranks on Global Issues During Blinken Visit

South Korea, US Close Ranks on Global Issues During Blinken Visit

By Matthew Lee and Kim Tong-hyung
In talks with South Korea’s leadership, including President Yoon Suk-yeol, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed North Korea as well as the Israel-Gaza and Russia-Ukraine wars.

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South Korea, US, Japan Focus on North Korea’s Nuclear Threat at Trilateral Meeting

South Korea, US, Japan Focus on North Korea’s Nuclear Threat at Trilateral Meeting

By Mitch Shin
The countries reaffirmed their trilateral coordination to cope with North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.

North Korea Reaffirms ‘Nuke for Nuke’ Stance Against US

North Korea Reaffirms ‘Nuke for Nuke’ Stance Against US

By Mitch Shin
Two days after the U.S. defense secretary’s visit to Seoul, the North Korean Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson published a statement to denounce Washington’s moves.
In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea

In Defense Minister Talks, US Reaffirms Commitment to South Korea

By Mitch Shin
Kicking off his visit to Seoul, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea.

Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues

Biden Nominates New Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues

By Mitch Shin
After the position lay vacant for six years, the U.S. finally has a nominee to tackle North Korean human rights issues.

South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats

South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats

By Mitch Shin
The three countries discussed ways to strengthen their joint commitment in the face of North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.  

Facing North Korea’s Missile Threats, South Korea, US, Japan Reaffirm Joint Commitment

Facing North Korea’s Missile Threats, South Korea, US, Japan Reaffirm Joint Commitment

By Mitch Shin
In the trilateral summit on Sunday, Seoul, Washington, and Tokyo reaffirmed their joint commitment in the face of Pyongyang’s missile threats, but no new measure to renew the stalled dialogue were announced. 
North Korea and US Complacency: Why We Can’t Get Off the Escalation Merry-Go-Round

North Korea and US Complacency: Why We Can’t Get Off the Escalation Merry-Go-Round

By Andy Hong
Even as Pyongyang’s missile tests reach record highs, a new survey shows that fewer Americans are worried about North Korea.

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