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Update on Punggye-ri Amid Increased Tension

Satellite image of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Testing Facility acquired on October 4, 2024, a few days before the rapid escalation of tension in the peninsula, shows that the facility continues to be well maintained.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — October 14, 2024

The Korean Peninsula: Make or Break?

Nowhere in the Indo-Pacific could the U.S. presidential election results precipitate more disparate outcomes than on the Korean Peninsula. Changes could have broad strategic ripple effects throughout the region.

Commentary by Ellen Kim — September 26, 2024

How Are Cyberattacks Fueling North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions?

Last week, the United States and others accused a North Korean hacker group of global cyber espionage supporting North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Coordinated efforts among the U.S. government, allies, and the private sector are essential to combat this threat.

Critical Questions by Doreen Horschig — July 31, 2024

Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values

North Korea’s campaign utilizing garbage-filled balloons is the latest manifestation of North Korea’s new “decoupling” policy from South Korea, showcasing the Kim regime's anger with both the conservative and liberal political groups in South Korea.

Critical Questions by Andy Lim and Victor Cha — July 1, 2024

New Horizons in Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Cooperation

In a new Korea Chair Platform, Dr. Wooseon Choi of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy discuss new horizons in Korea-U.S.-Japan trilateral cooperation and new areas to advance cooperation.

Newsletter by Wooseon Choi — June 27, 2024

The New Russia-North Korea Security Alliance

The Putin-Kim summit signifies a deepening strategic alignment between Russia and North Korea in their confrontation with the United States and its allies and is the gravest threat to the United States since the Korean War.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — June 20, 2024