Korean Peninsula
![The DPRK’s COVID-19 Outbreak and its Response](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DPRK_outbreak.jpg)
The DPRK’s COVID-19 Outbreak and its Response
Professor Shin Young-jeon assesses how the DPRK was impacted by COVID-19, evaluates its response to the pandemic, and offers policy recommendations.
![The Implications of Hypersonic Weapons on the Korean Peninsula](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shutterstock_1085562686-2-Copy.png)
The Implications of Hypersonic Weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Katie Yoon explores South Korea's development of hypersonic weapons and its potential impacts on ROK-DPRK relations.
![The Trap of the Biden Administration and Progressive Idealism](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Joe_Biden_48651180272-edit.jpg)
The Trap of the Biden Administration and Progressive Idealism
Chung-in Moon argues that there is no guarantee that the Biden Administration will bring back a peaceful world order, with implications for South Korea.
![Negotiated Settlement through Sanctions Relief: Options for the Korean Peninsula](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Vladimir_Putin_and_Moon_Jae-in_2018-06-22_16.jpg)
Negotiated Settlement through Sanctions Relief: Options for the Korean Peninsula
Thomas Biersteker and David Lanz suggest the pragmatic middle-of-the-road approach to tackling the DPRK nuclear challenge.
![The Dangerous Game Between the DPRK and USA](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DPRK-USA.jpg)
The Dangerous Game Between the DPRK and USA
A short essay by contest winner In-tae Jang, analyzing the potentially grim outcome should the DPRK and US fail to cooperate.
![Two Constraints in front of South Korea and Three New Measures for a Peace Regime](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/south-korea-2132622_1280.jpg)
Two Constraints in front of South Korea and Three New Measures for a Peace Regime
What's holding the Korean Peninsula back from achieving true peace, and proposals on how to get us closer to that goal.
![[Pt. V] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/maxresdefault-4.jpg)
[Pt. V] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?
Dr. EunJung Kim shares her insight and perspective concerning preemptive nuclear attacks on the Korean Peninsula.
![[Pt. IV] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/maxresdefault-5.jpg)
[Pt. IV] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?
Dr. Peter Hayes explains his views on the Korean Peninsula and encroaching nuclear threats.
![Analysis of Current Stalemate in Negotiations](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stalemate_by_ratow_d158myv.jpg)
Analysis of Current Stalemate in Negotiations
In this winning Korea Times essay Ji-hun Park argues that the Military Armistice Commission enshrined in the Korean Armistice Agreement may be able to break the deadlock in nuclear negotiations.
![[Pt. III] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?](https://cms.apln.network/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/maxresdefault-7.jpg)
[Pt. III] Preemptive Nuclear Attacks on the Korean Peninsula: Fact or Fiction?
Dr. Siegfried Hecker weighs in with his thoughts about the nuclear situation on the Korean Peninsula.