North Korea Archives - Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

How Seoul Should Respond to North Korea’s Soldiers in Russia
Gallery

How Seoul Should Respond to North Korea’s Soldiers in Russia

By APCSS Editor|2024-11-18T15:18:25-10:00November 18th, 2024|Categories: Kim, External Publications, news|Tags: North Korea, russia|

A new OpEd by Dr. Lami Kim published by the United States Institute for Peace. As North Korean soldiers deploy to Russia, South Korea faces complex security challenges that could shift the regional military balance. North Korea's involvement in the Ukraine war marks the first large-scale combat engagement of its military since the Korean War, exposing its troops to modern warfare and potentially securing lucrative cash flows from Russia, despite sanctions. Additionally, the specter of Moscow supplying Pyongyang with advanced military technologies threatens to destabilize the Korean Peninsula.

Korea’s Unification Debate: Diverging Views of Kim Jong Un and Yoon Suk-yeol
Gallery

Korea’s Unification Debate: Diverging Views of Kim Jong Un and Yoon Suk-yeol

By APCSS Editor|2024-09-19T13:06:12-10:00September 19th, 2024|Categories: Kim, External Publications, news|Tags: North Korea|

Dr. Lami Kim’s new article published by Foreign Policy explores the diverging visions of Korean unification presented by South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a recent speech, Yoon called for the creation of a “unified, free, and democratic nation" across the Korean Peninsula, arguing that unification is incomplete until North Koreans are free. In contrast, Kim renounced unification in December 2023, signaling a desire for a permanent division between the two Koreas.

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Gallery

Security Nexus Webinar | Episode 24: North Korea-Russia Alliance: Economic and Geopolitical Implications

By APCSS Editor|2024-09-03T16:33:06-10:00July 13th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, webinar, Media, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: North Korea, russia|

The recent deepening of ties between North Korea and Russia, marked by the signing of a mutual defense treaty in June 2024, signals a significant development with far-reaching consequences for the Asia-Pacific region. This evolving alliance was the focus of a recent episode of the Security Nexus Webinar hosted by the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, featuring a discussion between Professor James Minnich and Rachel Minyoung Lee, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center.

Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 11: North Korea: Beyond the Headlines – Unveil the Reality with Glyn Ford
Gallery

Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 11: North Korea: Beyond the Headlines – Unveil the Reality with Glyn Ford

By APCSS Editor|2024-03-11T15:20:23-10:00March 11th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news, Security Nexus Webinar|Tags: North Korea|

In the latest episode of the Security Nexus Webinar, viewers were treated to an enlightening discussion that ventured deep into the heart of North Korea’s complex socio-political landscape. Episode 11, titled “North Korea beyond the Headlines, Unveiling the Reality with Glyn Ford,” was expertly navigated by host James Minnich, a retired Colonel of the United States Army and a distinguished professor at DKI APCSS. North Korea, often depicted through a lens of hostility and isolation, was dissected beyond its typical portrayal, revealing the intricacies that underpin its actions on the global stage. The webinar emphasized the importance of [...]

Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 9 and Episode 11 Double Feature
Gallery

Security Nexus | Webinar Episode 9 and Episode 11 Double Feature

By APCSS Editor|2024-02-28T15:02:06-10:00February 15th, 2024|Categories: Minnich, news|Tags: North Korea|

Episode 11: North Korea: Beyond the Headlines - Unveil the Reality with Glyn Ford. Join us for an enlightening episode with Glyn Ford, a world-renowned expert on North Korea, as he peels back the layers of sensational headlines to reveal the complex dynamics shaping the future of the DPRK. With nearly 50 visits to North Korea, Mr. Ford brings unparalleled insights into the regime’s motivations, challenges, and potential paths. In this exclusive webinar, you will have the opportunity to: Delve into the nuanced political, social, and economic landscape of North Korea beyond the nuclear rhetoric. Unpack recent developments, including the [...]

Chinese Views of North Korea’s Uncertain Future
Gallery

Chinese Views of North Korea’s Uncertain Future

By APCSS Editor|2023-10-20T13:51:10-10:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Courses, news, Cho, Media|Tags: North Korea, South Korea, podcast, Chinese|

Dr. Sungmin Cho, professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, presented research during a program organized by The Korea Society. The research analyzed Chinese texts focusing on North Korea's regime stability, the country's uncertain future, and the potential unification of the Korean Peninsula. The research encompasses a review of 62 Chinese journal articles and 29 expert commentaries written by Chinese scholars. Cho explains how examining the writings of Chinese civilian scholars helps decipher Chinese strategic thinking despite censorship. Cho also provides an analytic framework for Beijing’s cost-benefit calculus regarding the potential unification of the Korean [...]

Security Nexus paper on Northeast Asia’s Military Tech & South Korean Defense Implications
Gallery

Security Nexus paper on Northeast Asia’s Military Tech & South Korean Defense Implications

By APCSS Editor|2023-08-18T13:35:24-10:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: Journal, news|Tags: China, North Korea, technology, defense, South Korea, Northeast Asia|

A recent Security Nexus paper titled “Emerging New Military Technologies in Northeast Asia and Implications for South Korean Defense Strategy” by retired Navy Captain Sukjoon Yoon, ROKN, highlights the escalating pursuit of advanced military technologies in Northeast Asia amid growing military disparities. The implications of new military technologies in Northeast Asia are uncertain. While they might fuel an arms race, the high costs and demographic considerations could push some countries towards arms control. New military technologies are reshaping South Korea’s defense policies. Following the Biden-Moon Summit in 2021, the ROK-US alliance has expanded its focus from North Korea to the [...]

Propellants of DPR Korea’s Arms Buildup
Gallery

Propellants of DPR Korea’s Arms Buildup

By APCSS Editor|2022-06-30T15:41:45-10:00June 29th, 2022|Categories: Minnich, news|Tags: North Korea, korea|

“Propellants of DPR Korea’s Arms Buildup” is the latest article by Dr. James Minnich. It was recently published by the Korea Institute for Military Strategy (KIMS). Is North Korea a small great power? In the article, Minnich reviews the different propellants that are driving North Korea to build up its arms. He presented a three-model framework of neorealist security, domestic politics, and normative symbols. According to Minnich, “If cooperative options remain to arrest Pyongyang’s buildup of strategic and nuclear arms, the requisite will be the task to understand those propellants.” The article is available online in both Korean and English. [...]

North Korea Is Becoming an Asset for China
Gallery

North Korea Is Becoming an Asset for China

By APCSS Editor|2022-02-15T08:12:41-10:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Faculty Articles, External Publications, news, Cho|Tags: China, North Korea, South Korea, U.S., missile|

“North Korea Is Becoming an Asset for China” is a new article by Dr. Sungmin Cho for Foreign Affairs magazine. Co-authored with Oriana Skylar Mastro, the article discusses the latest round of missile testing by North Korea and its potential impact on US alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea. According to the authors, "North Korea's missile tests are occurring at a time of stark, rising competition between the United States and the Pacific’s other great power: China... Pyongyang’s weapons program was long seen as a liability for Beijing, given the erratic and unpredictable behavior of North Korea’s leaders. [...]

China and North Korea: A New Peak of Comradeship
Gallery

China and North Korea: A New Peak of Comradeship

By APCSS Editor|2022-01-05T13:03:10-10:00January 5th, 2022|Categories: Faculty Articles, External Publications, news, Cho|Tags: China, North Korea|

"China and North Korea: A New Peak of Comradeship" is Dr. Sungmin Cho’s latest commentary made at the invitation of the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. In July 2021, commemorating the 60th anniversary of mutual defense treaty, Chinese President Xi Jinping said bilateral relations between China and North Korea should “unceasingly rise to new levels” in the world “undergoing profound changes unseen in a century.” How can one explain, in Xi Jinping’s own words, China’s “unswerving support” of North Korea in 2021? What events are likely to impact China-North Korea relations in 2022? Dr.Cho offers his answers to these [...]

New Courses

Contact Info

Recent Posts