Peace with North Korea Is a fantasy, not pragmatism

Recognizing the immutable nature of the North Korean regime is not pessimism. It is realism -- what this moment demands of ...
The Diplomat

US Pushes South Korea to Strengthen Self-Reliance

The Growth of China’s Navy: Past, Present, and Future Amid the formation of the China-North Korea-Russia coalition, South Korea is now facing unexpected challenges created by its own ally. U.S.
The New York Times

Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs

For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
The New York Times

Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure

A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington. By Daisuke Wakabayashi Daisuke Wakabayashi, ...
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

How nuclear submarines could pave the way for nuclear weapons in South Korea

The mystique of nuclear-powered submarines has been captured by at least half a dozen popular Hollywood films. Some have centered on the drama of undersea warfare and the risk of global nuclear ...
Bloomberg L.P.

North Korea Fires Missile Days After US Sanctions on Its Bankers

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, according to South Korea's military. The missile was short-range, flying about 700 kilometers, and South Korea and the US are conducting a ...