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It has been nine months since the fourth round of Six-Party Talks concluded with a joint statement of principles. Unfortunately, that statement now appears to be the high-water mark of the six-party process rather than a baseline for future negotiations.
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.
The United States and North Korea are in a tense nuclear stand-off; U.S.-South Korean relations are straining under the weight of rising anti-Americanism south of the DMZ. What options are open to U.S. policymakers to resolve these crises?
The Institute cosponsored an off-the-record policy briefing on Capitol Hill to explore the current challenges posed by recent development on the Korean peninsula.
Latest from USIP on South Korea
- February 2, 2010 | Event
This public symposium explored how the U.S., South Korea, and Japan can cooperate on common challenges and opportunities in the international community.
- 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.
- May 15, 2009 | Resource
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.
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USIP's work informs policymakers in the U.S. and throughout Asia because of strong ties to researchers and experts in the region, complemented by frequent visits to exchange information and develop ties.

