North Korea

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This report examines the complexities of Chinese-Norht Korean relations, taking into account the perspective of China's border areas, a vital aspect of China's relationship with the Korean peninsula that is often overlooked.
While the October 3, 2007 Six-Party Talks accord outlines a roadmap for the disablement of North Korea’s core nuclear facilities, the specific details of the nuclear disablement process are still being developed. USIP’s Korea Working Group commissioned this Working Paper in order to facilitate a better understanding of nuclear disablement.
What are the repercussions of Pyongyang's and Washington's recent steps on the nuclear issue? Is this a major shift or a calculated short-term move? Read analysis from Senior Fellow John S. Park.
By examining how North Korea, Inc. — the web of state trading companies affiliated to the Korean Workers’ Party, the Korean People’s Army, and the Cabinet — operates, this report highlights a new framework for gauging regime stability in North Korea.
Latest from USIP on North Korea
- November 3, 2009 | Event
This joint Asia Society-U.S. Institute of Peace event, which will take place in New York, will explore how financial sanctions and/or engagement could change North Korean behavior. Admission fee is required.
- October 26, 2009 | Event
On October 26, 2009, USIP held a panel discussion with Amb. Linton Brooks, Joseph Cirincione, and Thomas Scheber on next steps for the START process and the START Follow-on Treaty.
- October 15, 2009 | Event
The North Korea International Documentation Project, in cooperation with the United States Institute of Peace and the Wilson Center's Asia Program, cordially invites you to attend a panel discussion on inter-Korean relations.
- October 14, 2009 | Event
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the Korea Economic Institute recently convened a discussion of the impact of Premier Wen's visit to Pyongyang on U.S. North Korea policy.
Featured Centers, Initiatives, and Projects
Through innovative research and the hosting of an expert group of DPRK analysts, USIP provides up-to-date analysis on key issues affecting North Korea, its neighbors and ultimately the U.S.

