North Korea Denuclearization
DPRK represents a volatile nuclear flashpoint. APLN assesses the regime's capabilities, desires and strategy and pragmatic steps towards denuclearization.
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[CTR Plus] Breaking the Stalemate with the DPRK
This synthesis report assesses the potential for an effective Cooperative Threat Reduction Plus program as part of a renewed diplomatic approach to the DPRK.

No Time to Waste for Denuclearization and Peace-building Negotiations with North Korea
Dr. Jun Bong-geun urges the U.S. and ROK to rapidly restart the denuclearization and peace-building process with the DPRK.
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[CTR Plus] Inter-Korean Cooperation Through NEAPHI
Dr. Young-jeon Shin discusses the prospects of Inter-Korean and Northeast Asia cooperation on public health via NEAPHI to address healthcare issues in the DPRK.
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[CTR Plus] Biomedical Cooperation with the DPRK in the Post-Pandemic Era
Dr. Sang Min Park proposes the creation of an inter-Korean Biomedical Cluster as a sustainable model for cooperation in the post-pandemic era.
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[CTR Plus] Space Engagement and Cooperation with the DPRK
Dr. Goswami examines the DPRK’s space capabilities, explores how space cooperation can be operationalized and funded, and offers a scenario-based analysis.
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[CTR Plus] Comparing the Russian CTR Experience with North Korean Challenges
Dr. Siegfried Hecker discusses how lessons learnt from the Russian Cooperative Threat Reduction experience can be applied to North Korea.

North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Test
Jessica Lee, Kim Won-soo, Jeongmin Kim, and Masakatsu Ota weigh in on the DPRK's recent hypersonic missile test launch and make recommendations for policy responses from relevant actors.
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[WMD] Is Nuclear Domino in Northeast Asia Real and Inevitable?
In light of the DPRK’s resumed nuclear and missile activities, Professor Chung-in Moon probes the likelihood of South Korea and Japan acquiring nuclear weapons.
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[Webinar 3] CTR+ and Public Health in the DPRK
On September 24th, APLN hosted its second DPRK CTR+ webinar, "CTR+ and Public Health in the DPRK."
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[Webinar 2] CTR+ and Energy Security in the DPRK
On September 24th, APLN hosted its second DPRK CTR+ webinar, "CTR+ and Energy Security in the DPRK."