Work on Korea aims to improve understanding of this critical part of the world.

Resources

Is North Korea the Ticking Bomb we Thought it To Be?
Event Video, The Frontline Club
John Swenson-Wright, April 2013

What Military Threat Does North Korea Pose?
Expert Comment
Patricia Lewis, April 2013 

North Korea: How to Respond?
Expert Comment
John Swenson-Wright, April 2013 

North Korea's Artful Long Game
Prospect 
John Swenson-Wright, April 2013

North Korea Tests International Resolve
Expert Comment
John Swenson-Wright, April 2013 

North Korea: Will New UN Sanctions Persuade or Provoke?
BBC News
John Swenson-Wright, March 2013 

Nuclear North Korea: Time to Get Tough?
Expert Comment
John Swenson-Wright, February 2013 

China Talks Tough Over North Korea, but is Hesitant to Act
The Guardian
John Swenson-Wright, February 2013

Time for Long-term Solution with North Korea?
CNN
Heather Williams, February 2013

Analysis: What is Driving North Korea's Nuclear Test Plan?
BBC News
John Swenson-Wright, January 2013 

North Korea's Nuclear Testing Generates Diminishing Returns
Expert Comment
Heather Williams, January 2013

South Korea: Park's Win Presents Opportunity for Cooperation
Expert Comment
John Swenson-Wright, December 2012

Ten Minutes with Jang Jin-sun
The World Today
December 2012 

The South China Sea: Disputes, Risks and Diplomacy
Event Audio, Transcript, Video
October 2012

Is North Korea Changing?
Podcast
John Swenson-Wright, October 2012 

Projects

Research on the Korean peninsula focuses on critical aspects of both Koreas, the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Experts consider the geopolitical and strategic issues shaping relations between the two Koreas, including the nuclear crisis, the balance of conventional forces on the peninsula, leadership transition in the DPRK, economic policy in the North, and humanitarian issues including human rights.

Research also considers South Korea's increasingly influential role as a 'middle power', addressing issues relating to foreign and economic policy and climate change.

Work on the ROK is closely integrated with research on Japan and China, centring on the critical alliances, particularly the US-ROK and US-Japan relationships. Research also examines the core themes influencing domestic political change within South Korea, including conservative-progressive ideological tensions and leadership politics.

The Korea Discussion Group

The Korean Discussion Group is addressed by prominent individuals drawn from academia, government, and the policy and business communities. Events will be listed on the main events section.

Contact

For more information please contact Dr John Swenson-Wright.