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| IA Forum speaks with Kay Seok (Human Rights Watch) about women's rights issues in Korea. By Kathryn Baer. (12/09/2010) |
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| IA-Forum Interview: Richard Weitz |
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| IA-Forum discusses security issues with Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of Program Management at the Hudson Institute, and author of 'Revitalising US-Russian Security Cooperation: Practical Measures'. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 1/14/2007) |
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| IA-Forum discusses the 6-party talks with Peter Beck, Seoul-based director of the Northeast Asia Project of the International Crisis Group. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 2/16/2007) |
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Don Oberdorfer |
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| IA-Forum discusses Korea with Mr. Don Oberdorfer, Distinguished Journalist in Residence and Adjunct Professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University's Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. By Steven Ray Kochheiser. (IA-Forum, 7/15/2005) |
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| EDITORIALS |
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| After the New York Philharmonic accepted an invitation to perform in Pyongyang, a flurry of commentary condemned and praised the move. Was this savvy cultural diplomacy, or just a PR coup for the world's worst tyrant? By Jens F. Laurson and George A. Pieler (02/16/2008 - first published in the Washington Times) |
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| FEATURED ELSEWHERE
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| The dramatic visit to Pyongyang by former US president Bill Clinton and his return with two American journalists pardoned by Kim Jong-il, provided photo-ops and a joyful reunion. But what are the implications for US-North Korean relations? By: Shaun Waterman (International Relations and Security Network, 8/11/09) |
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| Finding a way to resume talks on ending the nuclear program may appear to reward Pyongyang’s bad behaviour, but diplomacy is still the least bad option. (Crisis Group, 06/18/2009) |
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| North Korea’s decision to conduct another nuclear test is a new chapter in leader Kim Jong Il’s fight for recognition, writes Shim Jae Hoon. (Yale Global, 05/28/2009) |
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| John Feffer analyses North Korea's rocket launch and considers prospects for the future. (Foreign Policy in Focus, 4/5/2009) |
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| North Korea's launch of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the weekend was a political success for the Kim Jong-Il regime on a series of levels, writes Patrick deGategno (New Atlanticist, 04/09/2009) |
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| In today's fragile international political climate the structures in place to deal with nuclear non-proliferation have become complacent. An event of the magnitude of the 1968 Non-proliferation Treaty is needed to ensure that the threat from nuclear weapons remains contained (Yale Global Online 10/01/2008) |
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| The author describes the release of North Korean funds as an important step towards denuclearization. However, the author also notes the dangerous precedent set by this action and the possibility that North Korea could hold out for even more significant concessions in the future. By Howard LaFranchi and Donald Kirk. (Christian Science Monitor, 4/12/2007) |
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| The author argues that the deal brokered through the six-party talks to begin the denuclearization of North Korea will ultimately be ineffective. In this regard, the deal will not achieve North Korean abandonment of its weapons program, bring benefits to the North Korean population, or prevent other states pursuing nuclear weapons in the future. By John O’Sullivan. (Hudson Institute, 2/20/2007) |
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| Former counselor of the State Department puts the North Korean nuclear agreement in context and explains why it represents a successful test of diplomacy in answer to North Korea's nuclear test. By Philip Zelikow (Washington Post, 2/21/07) |
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| An outline of the North Korean denuclearization agreement, reached at the latest round of six party talks. (The Korea Times, 02/13/2007) |
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| The article provides an overview of responses to the agreement on North Korean denuclearization, reached at the latest round of six party talks. (The Council on Foreign Relations, 02/13/2007) |
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| The author discusses North Korea's options and possible objectives regarding it's weapons program as six party talks resume. By Hyeong Jung Park. (Brooking's Institution, 01/2007) |
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| The author explains how the recent nuclear test by North Korea compromises Chinese interests and suggests how China should respond. By Jing Huang. (Brookings Institution, 10/13/2006) |
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| The only way to disrupt North Korea's nuclear program is to threaten the life and livelihood of Kim Jong Il himself, says Vice President Cheney's former aide. By Aaron L. Friedberg. (Washington Post, 10/16/2006) |
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| The author discusses the implications of the recent North Korean nuclear testing and suggests how the US, China, and international community should respond. By Michael A. Needham. (Heritage Foundation, 10/9/2006) |
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| The authors write that North Korea's July 4 missile launch was a symbolic statement intended to invite the US to make a deal with the regime. By Bruce Cumings and Meredith Jung-En Woo. (New York Times, 7/7/2006) |
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| How a nuclear test by North Korea might alter the economies of China, Japan, North Korea and South Korea. By Marcus Noland (Institute for International Economics, 07/2006) |
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| Glen Kessler explores the difficulties in restarting negotiations with North Korea. By Glen Kessler (Washington Post, 2/5/06) |
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| This article provides a background into the issues surrounding the U.N. World Food Program Executive Director's three day visit to North Korea. Stratfor (12 December 2005.) |
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| The author argues that Bush's trip to the APEC Summit did nothing to reinvigorate relations between South Korea and the US. By David C. Kang. (Washington Post, 11/28/2005) |
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| Discusses diplomatic attempts of denuclearization of North Korea. By Nicholas Eberstadt. (AEI 8/09/05) |
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| Discusses the humanitarian view of the conflict between North Korea and South Korea. By Nicholas Eberstadt. (AEI 8/03/05) |
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| Discusses the possibility of unification of North and South Korea. By Nicholas Eberstadt. (AEI 8/03/05) |
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| Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks with Jim Lehrer about the North Korea six-party talks, Iraq, and the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan. by Jim Lehrer (Online NewsHour, 28 Jul 2005.) |
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| This article provides a background for understanding the relationship between North Korea and China then goes into describing China's important role in North Korea nuclear talks. By Robert Marquand (Christian Science Monitor, 12 Jul 2005.) |
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| North Korea and the United States announced that they will finally return to the negotiations table to discuss the issue of North Korea's nuclear status. By Glenn Kessler (Washington Post, 10 Jul 2005.) |
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| The author provides an extensive examination of U.S. policy regarding nuclear proliferation, especially in consideration to the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran. By William R. Polk (Japan Focus, 06 Jul 2005.) |
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| Sens. Carl M. Levin (D-Mich.) and Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) call for the Bush Administration to actively engage North Korea regarding its nuclear program as it is an increasing threat to world security. (05 Jul 2005, Washington Post.) |
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| Discusses the summit held in Washington DC, among North Korea, South Korea, and the United States. By Jon Wolfsthal. (Carnegie Endowment 6/7/2005) |
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| The U.S. envoy to North Korea on the nuclear issue has stated that he would like to meet with Kim Jong-Il. His statement follows North Korean statements that provided hope that both sides would return to negotiations. By Burt Herman (Associated Press/Washington Post, 23/06/2005.) |
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| North Korea has requested more food aid from the South during ministerial talks in Seoul. North Korea is seeking to improve ties with its southern neighbor amid US pressure to abandon its nuclear weapons program. (BBC News, 6/22/05) |
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| The authors argue that the U.S. should seize the opportunity to find a peaceful solution to North Korea's growing nuclear program. This is after statements by Kim Jong Il last week that suggest he is willing to negotiate. By Donald Gregg and Don Oberdorfer (Washington Post, 22/06/2005.) |
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| Some of the top advisors to the North Korean leader travel to South Korea for talks which will prove whether statements about negotiation were meaningful. By Choe Sang-Hun (International Herald Tribune, 22/06/2005.) |
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| North Korea’s sudden call for a return to peace talks has left Washington in a curious position. Suddenly the ball is in Washington’s court and it is up to how they handle the situation that determines if the crisis with North Korea finally ends. (Boston Globe, 21/06/05) |
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| The North Korea crisis cannot be solved by bilateral agreements, nor can it be solved by the two Koreas and the US. The only way to resolve this problem is for the US to enlarge the problem to the point where all of North East Asia is forced to pay closer attention to the issue. By James Goodby (International Herald Tribune, 21/06/05) |
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| The author discusses the changing political and strategic dynamic in East Asia. He believes that the U.S. much to gain by reaching a deal with North Korea as the alternative may include greater nuclear proliferation in the region. By Walter Russell Mead (Los Angeles Times, 19/06/2005.) |
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| A South Korean top security official states that U.S. President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun disagreed on the concept of "strategic flexibility" for U.S. troops stationed in South Korea. By Jung Sung-ki (Korea Times, 15/06/2005.) |
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| The top Bush administration negotiators for the North Korean nuclear issue appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and stated that they were increasingly doubtful that North Korea would give up its nuclear program for the offered incentives. By Steven Weisman (New York Times 15/06/2005.) |
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| The United States must tread very carefully in dealing with North Korea’s constant inconsistency. The US must be very careful to avoid rewarding the rogue Communism, but must not tread to heavily on South Korea and other Asian allies. (The Oklahoman, 15/06/05) |
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| The food shortage in North Korea is reaching crisis levels. Worse yet the World Food Program, one of the only sources of food aid in the small communist state, is running out of donations. By Tony Banbury (International Herald Tribune, 14/06/05) |
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| The author claims that Kim Jung Il is not the true power in North Korea, and that there is currently a division in the state between pragmatists and nationalist hardliners. Therefore the United States needs to recognize the sovereignty of N. K. so that the hardliners will be pacified and peace talks can begin. By Selig S. Harrison (The Washington Post, 10/06/05) |
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| The Japanese-South Korean-American alliance against North Korea is very shaky, due to a lack of solidarity against the rogue communist state. If, however, a non-military way to solve this conflict is to occur, the three allies must work together more closely. By Takashi Kitazume (The Japan Times, 10/06/05) |
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| Democrats need to stop blaming President Bush for the ongoing problem with North Korea. President Bush, the article claims, has done no worse than President Clinton. (The Washington Times, 09/06/05) |
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| Getting North Korea back to the negotiating tables will only be the begining of a long process that will test the limits of the US's Asian alliances and American influence over China. By Barry Schweid (The Manila Times, 09/06/05) |
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| The current North Korea crisis, if handled properly could squash anti-American sentiments in South Korea and strengthen the two states' alliance. Yet if handled poorly, the foundation of the alliance could be shaken. By Kim Sung-han (The Korea Herald, 08/06/05) |
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| Since President Bush's use of "Mr." (which can be translated in Korean as "Teacher") North Korea has proved more willing to work with the US. Now the US must take advantage of the situation, before North Korea returns to their more irrational ways. (The Korea Herald, 08/06/05) |
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| Argues that the US can not continue to ship North Korea food aid, at least not in the way previously done. Since North Korea leaders and military take most of the aid for themselves, the US must find a way to give aid, but not to the government of North Korea. (Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Free Registration Req. 08/06/05) |
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| The author claims that the idea that North Korea is having bilateral talks with the US simply over the usage of President Bush's "Mr. Kim Jung Il" is silly. North Korea is desperate for economic aid, and are looking for any excuse to resume talks with the US. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, 07/06/05) |
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| Following the recent bilateral meeting between the US and North Korea, a glimmer of hope has emerged that a peaceful outcome might happen. But, the US-Korea summit in Flordia may result in some interesting new turns. (The Korea Times, 07/06/05) |
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| A senior Defense Department official has disclosed recent contacts by the North Korean government to the Bush Administration which hint at North Korea wanting to return to the negotiating table. These contacts come just weeks before the Bush Administration decides whether to approach the UN Security Council regarding penalties for North Korea's nuclear program. (The New York Times, 06/06/05) |
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