Media Mentions

Debate on the Future of the Korean Peninsula and Biden Administration
KBS - APLN Vice Chair Moon Chung-in discussed the future of the Korean Peninsula in a Biden Era with former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Song Min-soon in a debate.

BBC's Newshour Featuring Chung-in Moon
APLN Vice Chair Professor Chung-in Moon was featured on BBC's Newshour broadcast, which reviewed President Joe Biden's inauguration and the administration's approach to the DPRK.
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Precedence to Facilitate Better North Korea-U.S. Relations [Korean]
In his discussion with Dong-Ah Ilbo, Prof. Moon outlines three different approaches that the Biden Administration may take towards the DPRK.

South Korea Caught in the Middle
In a South China Morning Post article on middle powers, Professor Chung-in Moon's comments on ROK's relations with China amidst ongoing discussions about joining the Quad and engaging with DPRK.
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Breakthrough Needed in Inter-Korean Relations [Korean]
In an article with UPI News, Professor Chung-in Moon argues that despite current challenges between the US and South Korea, inter-Korean relations remains an important priority.

The Dismantlement of the Yongbyon Complex Should Not be Underrated
Prof. Chung-in Moon, Unification Minister In-young Lee and Dr. Siegfried Hecker discussed on the importance of the North Korean Yongbyon nuclear complex in the North Korea's denuclearization process.

BBC's Podcast on "How Dangerous is North Korea?"
On October 16, 2020, BBC’s The Real Story podcast on “How Dangerous is North Korea?” featured Chung-in Moon and Tong Zhao.
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[Interview] The importance of diplomacy in reducing tensions with N. Korea
Dr Moon Chung-in had an interview with Dr Siegfried Hecker on the importance of diplomacy in reducing tensions with North Korea.

The optimistic case for a US-North Korea deal, explained by a top South Korean official
A top adviser to South Korean President Moon Jae-in discussed the possibility of agreement either on nuclear weapons or their relationship by the year’s end between the U.S. and North Korea.

Chung-in Moon - There are no viable options except engagement in dealing with North Korea
John Dale Grover, an assistant managing editor for The National Interest, interviewed Dr. Moon concerning the future of inter-Korean relations.