Beijing supports engagement on the Korean peninsula
China supports engagement between all parties on the Korean peninsula, says an editorial in the China Daily Newspaper. Expectations that a face-to-face meeting between United…
North Korea
Maintain maximum pressure, not misled by Pyongyang’s smiling facade
An editorial in the Yomiuri Shimbun argues that maximum pressure must be maintained on North Korea, despite its recent charm offensive. Having won South Korea over to its side,…
A history of high level talks between North and South Korea
The return of South Korean envoys from Pyongyang is just the latest attempt at direct diplomacy between the estranged neighbours. Little has been said about the visit, however, a…
PyeongChang Olympic’s legacy
North Korea’s last-minute decision to participate helped the PyeongChang Olympics become an arena for geopolitics. The PyeongChang Winter Olympics came to a close Sunday after…
A tale of two Olympics
The winter Olympics is due to begin in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday amid fanfare and controversy. Once again, the two Koreas will march under a unified flag signaling…