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] 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."
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[Webinar 1] Applying CTR to the Korean Peninsula
On September 15th, APLN hosted its first DPRK CTR+ webinar, "Applying CTR to the Korean Peninsula," featuring special remarks from the South Korean Minister of Unification Lee In-Young.

US and ROK Must Synchronize Diplomatic Strategies to Tackle DPRK Nuclear Challenge
Professor Eunjung Lim argues Seoul and Washington should respect past efforts and build a strong consensus to tackle the DPRK nuclear challenge.

The DPRK Nuclear Quagmire and the Biden Administration
APLN x Jeju Forum Session 4: This panel outlines the newly elected Biden administration’s possible DPRK policy and the future of US-DRPK relations since the Hanoi setback.

Nuclear Hotlines and Risk Reduction: Past Experiences and Lessons from the Asia Pacific
APLN x Jeju Forum Session 3: This panel examines the lessons learned from hotline agreements and applies them to managing crises and reducing nuclear risks.

Biden's DPRK Policy Review
Jean Lee, Mark Tokola, Tanya Ogilvie-White and Bong-geun Jun share their views on the new US administration's North Korea policy review.
