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U.S. North Korea policy

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.

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.

Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay

Whatever Path US Diplomacy Takes, Sanctions on North Korea Are Here to Stay

By Aaron Arnold
Washington might be looking for a course correction on engagement with North Korea, but don’t expect any change to sanctions policy.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Audacious Initiative for Denuclearization Will Fail

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Audacious Initiative for Denuclearization Will Fail

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

North Korea Fires 2 Artillery Shots 

North Korea Fires 2 Artillery Shots 

By Mitch Shin
Some say Pyongyang’s artillery shots were to respond to the South Korea-U.S. joint military drills, but there is another rationale.
Following NATO Summit, North Korea Denounces US-South Korea-Japan Joint Military Cooperation

Following NATO Summit, North Korea Denounces US-South Korea-Japan Joint Military Cooperation

By Mitch Shin
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country will beef up its self-defense capabilities against the U.S. and its allies. 

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