Asia Pacific New Voices
APLN funds and hosts programs involving next generation experts in efforts to cultivate new voices and experts in the Asia-Pacific. Programs include the KAIST-NEREC Summer Fellows Program, the APLN-Korea Times Essay Writing Contest, the Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Forum and more.
Two Constraints in Front of South Korea
The Korea Times essay contest winner Yong-su Cho elaborates on the reasons for DPRK's adherence to nuclear weapons despite the enormous political costs.
Strengthening South Korea’s Non-Proliferation Norm
Korea Times essay contest winner Alexander M Hynd argues that those concerned with preventing a regional nuclear arms race should consider how best to promote non-proliferation within South Korea.
The Dangerous Game Between the DPRK and USA
This winning Korea Times essay by In-tae Jang analyses the failure of the Hanoi Summit, and denuclearization negotiations using game theory.
Analysis of Current Stalemate in DPRK Negotiations and Prescriptions to Resolve It
In this Korea Times essay Ji-hun Park argues that an old mechanism enshrined in the Korean Armistice Agreement may be able to break the deadlock in nuclear negotiations.
Exploring the Sweet Spot of Nuclear Latency of North Korea for Effective Denuclearization
In this Korea Times winning essay, Chul-min Kim argues for DPRK to denuclearise, other countries should allow them to possess sufficient civil nuclear power capabilities.
The Dangers of Nuclear Nationalism in North Korea
This Korea Times winning article by Sang-hoon Kim elaborates on the reasons behind North Korea’s adherence to nuclear weapons despite the enormous political costs.
North Korea and the Issue of Denuclearization: Lessons Learned from Peaceful Negotiations
Ms Hye-min CHO argues on North Korea and the issues of denuclearization as well as the lessons learned from peaceful negotiations.
Prospects for Signing the TPNW
This Korea Times essay contest winning essay by Dong-suk Yoo analyses the rationale behind South Korea and Japan's opposition to the TPNW.
The APLN – Korea Times Essay Contest 2020
The APLN and The Korea Times, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, host an essay contest on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament in the Asia-Pacific region.
APLN and KAIST-NEREC Summer Fellows Program
APLN supported KAIST-NEREC's 2020 Summer Fellows Program on educating students on nuclear technology and nuclear non-proliferation issues.