Chinese Initiatives and the New Yalu River Bridge

By | March 20, 2026

Dandong’s municipal government is aiming to finally open the long-stalled project sometime during the remainder of 2026. Will North Korea comply?

Navigating Powers: A Review of ‘The Other Great Game’, by Sheila Miyoshi Jager

By | March 03, 2026

Study of Joseon and the dynasty’s demise injects agency and nuance into understanding of Korea and its complex place in the region.

Righteousness and Punishment: Xu Kunlin and Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Drive in Liaoning

By and | February 21, 2026

Liaoning party chief makes mark in border province with DPRK.

A Review of ‘Nuclear North Korea’s Challenge to Deterrence Theories and Policies’, by Hwee-rhak Park

By | February 13, 2026

South Korean scholar introduces new concepts including ‘balance of fear’ to assess DPRK nuclear weapons in a global context.

Olympics on Ice: After Pyeongchang 2018, DPRK Misses another Winter Games

By | February 06, 2026

North Korean skiers helped build ties with the South in Pyeongchang. Since then, the DPRK, has missed all but one Games.

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