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Is Denuclearization Dead?
Xi's silence on the subject spoke volumes.
Jun 10
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Gabriela Bernal
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Pyongyang's Great Power Strategy
North Korea is increasingly the one setting the terms of engagement with the world's major powers.
Jun 8
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Gabriela Bernal
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Peaceful Coexistence: The Challenging Path Forward
The pursuit of peaceful coexistence may be Seoul's most pragmatic DPRK policy shift in decades.
Jun 4
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Gabriela Bernal
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Coexistence over Unification: What the DPRK's New Constitution Signals for inter-Korean Relations
In the long term, the move could facilitate a shift toward stable coexistence on the Peninsula.
May 12
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Gabriela Bernal
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The US-ROK Intelligence Rift and Seoul's Efforts for Greater Defense Autonomy
The ongoing incident underscores Seoul's need to bolster independent surveillance capabilities.
Apr 29
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Gabriela Bernal
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North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress and the Future of Inter-Korean Relations
Kim Jong Un says Seoul has been "forever" removed from the category of compatriots.
Feb 27
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Gabriela Bernal
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Shift in Pyongyang's Tone: Small but Positive Signal | Changing Currents
A Rare Word of Appreciation from Pyongyang.
Feb 19
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Gabriela Bernal
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The Lee government's not-so-pragmatic North Korea policy
The reality is that Lee cannot have it all, and the government must place immediate priorities over grander ambitions.
Nov 13, 2025
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Gabriela Bernal
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What to make of Washington’s plans to “modernize” the ROK-US alliance?
Calls for expanding the scope of the USFK could have complex long-term repercussions for Seoul.
Sep 18, 2025
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Gabriela Bernal
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Where do North Korea-China relations stand after Kim’s Beijing visit?
Rather than wanting to boost ties with Beijing, Kim Jong Un's main motivation behind the visit was to reshape his international image.
Sep 4, 2025
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Gabriela Bernal
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A Bleak Outlook for Inter-Korean Relations in 2024
Prospects for unification fade while chances of renewed conflict increase
Jan 8, 2024
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Gabriela Bernal
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