North Korea Denuclearization
DPRK represents a volatile nuclear flashpoint. APLN assesses the regime's capabilities, desires and strategy and pragmatic steps towards denuclearization.
COMMENTARIESSomething for Something: Next Steps for Biden's North Korea Policy
John Delury discusses the Biden administration's North Korea policy review ahead of its release and what steps should be taken.
COMMENTARIESIran and NK Nuke Issues
Anton Khlopkov, Director of Center for Energy and Security Studies CENESS, lists out six reasons why the lessons of the JCPOA talks should be applied to future dialogue with North Korea.
POLICY BRIEFSNortheast Asia Public Health Security Initiative
Peter Hayes proposes a Seoul City led Northeast Asia Public Health Security Initiative to engage with North Korea on public health as a way to re-build trust to resume denuclearization talks.
COMMENTARIESNorth Korea's Latest Nuclear and Delivery System Development
Yongsoo Hwang examines North Korea's recent nuclear and missile development activities.
SPECIAL REPORTSDPRK Energy Development Measures in Alignment to the CTR
David von Hippel and Peter Hayes outline a new energy project as complementary to engagement-focused Cooperative Threat Reduction activities for the DPRK.
SPECIAL REPORTSHotline Between Two Koreas: Status, Limitations and Future Tasks
Chung-in Moon and Seung-Chan Boo provide a historical analysis of DPRK and ROK hotlines with lessons learned and policy recommendations.