While the Biden-Yoon declaration was a necessary step forward to strengthen extended deterrence, what are the prospects for the future, especially in view of the unconstrained North Korean and Chinese nuclear threats? This 38 North panel will assess th …
Researchers Robert Carlin and Rachel Minyoung Lee wrap up the “Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking” project by highlighting key findings and implications.
Unpacking how North Korean economic journals use the topic of Juche (self-reliance) to build the case for broadening, rather than limiting, foreign trade.
The North Korean government has become increasingly secretive about its economic information, making it difficult for analysts to gather accurate data, determine precisely what the country is doing, and how it works from within. Join Stimson Center non …
Published February 10, 2023 / Held February 23, 2023
Two years into the Biden administration, no progress has been made in stopping the growing WMD threat posed by North Korea. The Stimson Center will convene a panel of four experts—a former US negotiator, a long-time US intelligence analyst, a China exp …
Published February 2, 2023 / Held February 21, 2023
As North Korea begins to loosen its pandemic restrictions, assessing the current status of major tourism projects may provide some indication of its near-term expectations for resuming tourism.
In a recent interview, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned that if the North Korean nuclear threat continues to grow, Seoul would consider developing its own nuclear weapons, or ask the US to redeploy its arsenal to the Korean Peninsula. Althou …
Published January 23, 2023 / Held January 30, 2023
Our study on North Korea’s economic policymaking continues, with an examination of the internal push and pull of embracing economic development zones (EDZs).
Nonresident Fellow Rachel Minyoung Lee has translated articles from key economic journals, informing research conducted by Ms. Lee and Nonresident Fellow Robert Carlin.
Recent discourse on North Korea has suggested that the United States abandon the goal of denuclearization and focus instead on arms control. This panel will examine the pros and cons of such a move for future negotiations with Pyongyang as well as the …
Published November 11, 2022 / Held December 14, 2022
This panel will examine recent mounting tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the possibility of accidental war. Discussion will cover this issue from both North and South Korean perspectives and explore potential tension-reduction measures. Featured Sp …
Published November 11, 2022 / Held November 29, 2022
In Northeast Asia, great power competition is intensifying, North Korea’s nuclear program continues to advance, and a nuclear arms race is gaining momentum. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also threatened the integrity of the nuclear nonproliferation …
Published August 31, 2022 / Held September 12, 2022
Without substantive investments, such as developing better transport networks or improving energy provision, North Korea’s Komdok mining region will remain underperforming.
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.
The arms buildup in Northeast Asia has accelerated over the past few years–fueled by great power competition and North Korea’s rapidly advancing WMD capabilities. This competition has implications for continued efforts to denuclearize the Korean Penins …
Featured Speakers Martyn Williams, Fellow at Stimson Center and 38 North Peter Ward, doctoral candidate at University of Vienna and contributor to NK Pro Steven Denney, lecturer in the Department of East Asia Studies at the University of Vienna Moderat …
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.
Opening Remarks Gen. (Ret.) Vincent K. Brooks, Chairman of the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and former commander of all Korean and United States forces in the Republic of Korea(ROK) Gen. (Ret.) Ho-Young Leem, ROK Vice Chairman, KDVA Paneli …
Panelists Clint Work, Fellow, 38 North Program, Stimson Center Richard P. Lawless, Founder and Principal, NMV International, LLC Moderated by Jenny Town, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and Director of the 38 North Program
Featured Speakers Rachel Minyoung Lee, Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Center Robert Carlin, Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Center You can read analysis from the study below: Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Project OverviewUnderstanding Kim …
Published January 14, 2022 / Held January 27, 2022
As the third project in our series on understanding Kim Jong Un’s economic policymaking, we examined how North Korean academic journals treat the concept of banking.