The Korea Program at the Stimson Center is a policy research and engagement hub dedicated to advancing understanding of South Korea, U.S.–Korea relations and their broader global implications. The program combines in-depth research with high-level dialogues among policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society to inform actionable strategies and policy for both governments and stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Three Pillars for the program are as follows:
Through these three pillars, the Korea Program establishes the Stimson Center as a leading platform for integrated analysis of South Korea’s geopolitics, economics, and society and aims to stand alongside other major research programs in Washington, DC as the preeminent venue for Korea-focused research, dialogue, and leadership development.
The history and evolution of the US-ROK military command architecture reveal the inherent push and pull at the heart of the alliance.
June 21, 2022
Though the Biden and Yoon administrations have signaled continued support for US-ROK relations, the fitful evolution of the U.S. force presence highlights concerns regarding a lack of cohesion within the alliance.
June 9, 2022
As President Biden’s Asia trip comes to a close, Stimson experts weigh in on its impact across four critical players: South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Japan.
May 25, 2022
The military working group aimed to discuss the challenges of North Korea’s advancing capabilities and provide recommendations for the U.S.-ROK to prepare against an evolving threat.
March 31, 2022
Understand the implications of the election for U.S. interests on the Korean Peninsula and in the broader Indo-Pacific region.
March 25, 2022
After a year of research, we present our findings on how to examine and better understand North Korea’s economic policymaking under Kim Jong Un
March 24, 2022
The fourth installment of this series addresses the internal discourse behind changing North Korea’s economic management system
February 16, 2022
January 27, 2022
