[Global NK Commentary] Seungho Jung analyzes the possibility that livelihoods of the North Korean people have worsened despite overall economic growth. globalnk.org/publication/vi…

[Global NK Commentary] Inhwan Oh discusses the role of the U.S. Congress in ROK-U.S. shipbuilding cooperation and North Korea policy, and its implications for the future of U.S. maritime hegemony and South Korea’s strategy. globalnk.org/publication/vi…

[Global NK Commentary] Kyung-young Chung identifies six core areas for the modenization of the ROK-U.S. alliance. globalnk.org/publication/vi…

[Global NK Commentary] Chaesung Chun analyzes the shifts in the international order represented by China’s recent Victory Day celebrations and examines North Korea’s strategic position within the solidarity of authoritarian states. globalnk.org/publication/vi…

[Global NK Commentary] Jaewoo Jun provides a sweeping analysis of the evolving role of USFK within the broader currents of U.S. grand strategy and East Asian security. globalnk.org/publication/vi…

Sang Ki Kim discusses the role of negotiations in slowing the pace of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, calling for proactive steps from the USA and Korea to foster dialogue to delay nuclear development and deescalate tensions. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

Kim Jong Un calls South Korea an "unchangeable enemy" in new speech, in line with previous statements that North Korea would not seek negotiation or reunification with South Korea, reports the Korea Times. koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/202…

Imagining a potential scenario with simultaneous conflicts in Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula, Kyung-young Chung and Zeljana Zmire recommend that South Korea increase its defense posture, including considering nuclear armament. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

Recent South Korean surveys find that 66% of respondents support South Korean nuclear armament, an increase of 6% from last year, reports the Financial Times. ft.com/content/0a7b88…

Despite the DPRK’s growing nuclear program and global skepticism toward denuclearization, Chaesung Chun explains why the DPRK must denuclearize due to its strained economy, unrealistic Cold War policy, and technological changes like AI. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

250 nuclear-capable missile launchers, designed to deliver lower-yield nuclear weapons, have been deployed alongside the border of North and South Korea, reports the South China Morning Post.
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Yang Gyu Kim discusses the fragility of the NPT due to the DPRK’s non-compliance and recommends South Korea’s adherence to the NPT while developing technologically advanced, non-nuclear assets like AI and strengthening economic sanctions. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

The 2nd Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, which failed to adopt a final document last year, will end today, with focus on whether countries will agree on issues surrounding North Korea, Russia, and Israel, reports NHK World. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…

Seunghee Ha discusses how despite efforts to develop AI for purposes such as deepfakes and disinformation, North Korea’s human-centered ideology will prevent AI from advancing beyond an auxiliary role rather than replacing human roles. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

An American security awareness training company discovered that a remote engineer they had hired was a North Korean actor, who used deepfake technology to get the job in hopes of transferring malware, reports Tech Target. techtarget.com/searchsecurity…

Byung-Yeon Kim emphasizes the importance of China’s role in relations between North and South Korea, as the DPRK sees the global order shift from U.S. dominance towards a multipolar system in which China will be vital. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

Considering the emergence of “Kim Jong Un-ism" in the first half of 2024, Hyeong Jung Park looks ahead to the DPRK’s second half of 2024 and anticipates policies to create polarization between South Korea, China, the US, and Japan. Click for more. globalnk.org/publications/v…

This Wednesday, South Korea and China held vice-ministerial strategic talks for the first time in two years and seven months amidst the strengthening of ties between North Korea and Russia, reports the Korea JoongAng Daily. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-2…

Ho Ryung Lee states that the DPRK has combined military and gray zone actions such as trash balloon campaigns to raise anxiety in South Korea. The recent DPRK-Russia treaty will likely increase the repetition of these actions through 2024. Click for more. globalnk.org/commentary/vie…

Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, criticized the ROK’s recent sending of propaganda leaflets by balloon, hinting at retaliation at "a very high price,” reports the Korea Herald. koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20…