North Korea

Whether we identify it as a "missile" or a "rocket," the launch of what Pyongyang called a "satellite" seemed to be an unambiguous triumph for North Korea. more

Ambassador Christopher Hill discusses the challenges of negotiating with North Korea. more

As Barack Obama’s new administration takes over we are faced with the choice of making some progress, as we have in recent years, or no progress... and a nuclear North Korea. more

With reports and speculation running rampant on the whereabouts and health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, "Korea-watchers" are grappling with how to get to the bottom of what's really going on. more

How are current political tensions in Asia changing Japan’s stance on war? more

North and South Korea share sixty years of hostility, warfare, and bloodshed. However, despite that relatively recent history, the people on the Korean peninsula share over a thousand years of a common culture, language, and family ties. more

A narrative timeline of North Korea's nuclear ambitions and related international relations milestones. more

An essay exploring why close family ties and dependencies are valued so highly in Korea. more

An overview of religious influence on Korean art throughout history. more