Emerging Signals

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 • Gabriela Bernal

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 • Gabriela Bernal

Shift in Pyongyang's Tone: Small but Positive Signal | Changing Currents

A Rare Word of Appreciation from Pyongyang.

Feb 19 • Gabriela Bernal

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 • Gabriela Bernal

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 • Gabriela Bernal

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 • Gabriela Bernal

A Bleak Outlook for Inter-Korean Relations in 2024

Prospects for unification fade while chances of renewed conflict increase

Jan 8, 2024 • Gabriela Bernal

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