Korean War – The Diplomat

Thousands of North Koreans March in Anti-US Rallies as Country Marks Korean War Anniversary

Kim Tong-hyung — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:24:00 +0900

More than 120,000 North Koreans marched in mass rallies over the weekend, pledging “merciless” revenge against “U.S. imperialists.”

Propaganda Takes a Worrying Turn on the Korean Peninsula

Dan Gudgeon — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 03:07:00 +0900

An upswing in negative government messaging may represent the greater threat to building peace between North and South Korea.

Rehumanizing US North Korea Policy

Esther S. Im and Paul K. Lee — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:57:00 +0900

The challenges on the Korean Peninsula have never just been abstract foreign policy issues happening “over there” – they have touched the lives of thousands of American families.

Korean Super Group BTS Faces Uproar in China Over War Comments

Associated Press — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 01:58:00 +0900

China’s nationalists bristled at a mention of U.S.-South Korea cooperation in Korean War, fought against China and North Korea.

New Film Tells Tale of North Korean Orphans Sent to Europe

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:07:00 +0900

Some 5,000 orphans were sent to live in Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and East Germany in the 1950s.

‘The War to Resist America’: How China Remembers the Korean War

Joe Renouard and Woyu Liu — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:20:00 +0900

It may be “the forgotten war” in the U.S., but the Korean War is far from forgotten in China.

The Korean War at 70

Yoav J. Tenembaum — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:44:00 +0900

Remembering the outbreak of a conflict that still echoes today.

The Glaring Omission in Kim Jong Un’s Plenary Speech

Daniel Aum — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:32:00 +0900

One thing that Kim didn’t say could signal that he is still open to negotiations with the U.S.

Course Correction: A Way Forward for North Korea Denuclearization

Sangpil Jin — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:37:00 +0900

By pursuing a dual-track approach faithfully we can brighten prospects of denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Is This the Worst Intelligence Chief in the US Army’s History?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:46:00 +0900

Charles Willoughby, General Douglas MacArthur’s intelligence chief during the Korean War, bears responsibility for one of the U.S. Army’s biggest military disasters.

U.S. Soldier Identified from Remains Held by North Korea

Robert Burns — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:09:00 +0900

According to the Pentagon, the soldier was captured by Chinese forces in 1950 and died the following year at a Chinese-run camp.

India’s Forgotten Links to the Korean War

Nabarun Roy — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 01:53:00 +0900

A proposed Korean War memorial in Delhi will recall India’s role, which ranged from high politics to individual stories.

Why China and Russia are Keen for the Korean War to Officially End

Michael Bosack — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:16:00 +0900

It is no secret that both China and Russia would prefer greater control over circumstances involving the Korean Peninsula.

North and South Korea’s New Military Agreement

Sukjoon Yoon — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:07:00 +0900

Despite questions, the agreement should be welcomed – including by the U.S.

What to Look For in the Pyongyang Inter-Korean Summit

Charles Knight — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 23:44:00 +0900

Denuclearization is a long-term project. In light of that reality, what should we expect from the upcoming summit?

A Declaration to End the Korean War Matters: 3 Steps to Moving Forward

Kyung Suk Lee and Joshua Nezam — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:38:00 +0900

Seoul and Washington don't see the end-of-war declaration the same way. That has implications for diplomacy with North Korea.

The Long Road to the Korean War Armistice

Adam Yang — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 21:28:00 +0900

Amid talk of a peace treaty, a look back at the arduous negotiation process behind the Korean Armistice Agreement.

China and North Korea: Still ‘Lips and Teeth’

Yu-Hua Chen — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 02:03:00 +0900

Those who think the relationship has markedly changed never understood it to begin with.

US and North Korea Begin Discussion on Returning Remains of US Soldiers

Hyunmin Michael Kang — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 02:40:00 +0900

After a missed meeting, North Korean and U.S. representatives met to discuss the return of the remains of U.S. soldiers.

North Korea's Diplomatic No Show Amplifies Post-Singapore Diplomatic Tensions

Ankit Panda — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:09:00 +0900

The no-show is a well-worn North Korean negotiating tactic, but this time, it highlights growing discord in talks.

US-North Korea-South Korea: Three's Company or a Crowd?

Clint Work — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 03:52:00 +0900

The Kim-Trump summit is on. What about a trilateral follow-up?

A Peace Regime on the Korean Peninsula? Not So Fast

Clint Work — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 01:09:00 +0900

This is not the first time the two Koreas have mentioned a formal end to the Korean War. It won't be easy.

Thinking the Unthinkable: Central Europe at War With North Korea

Tomáš A. Nagy — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 23:30:00 +0900

The “soft” and “light” military capabilities of Central European armies could come in handy if war erupts on the Peninsula.

George Kennan’s Other Long Telegram — About the Far East

Francis P. Sempa — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:37:00 +0900

The author of Cold War containment recommended U.S. retrenchment across the board in Asia.

Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?

Hyunmin Michael Kang — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:11:00 +0900

President Moon’s recent remarks sparked fierce debate on retrieving South Korea’s wartime operational control from the United States.

Military Stalemate: How North Korea Could Win a War With the US

Franz-Stefan Gady — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:10:00 +0900

It's time to reexamine the assertion that North Korea’s defeat is preordained.

Would North Korea Risk the Death of 10,000 Chinese Citizens to Capture Seoul?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Thu, 04 May 2017 23:06:00 +0900

A Second Korean War would inevitably lead to Chinese civilian casualties.

What Would the Second Korean War Look Like?

Franz-Stefan Gady — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:31:00 +0900

The first 24 hours of war on the Korean peninsula could cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Why China's Influence Over North Korea Is Limited

Wang Jin — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:49:00 +0900

History reveals China has neither the will nor the clout necessary to sway North Korea's decision making.

Why the Korean War Remained Limited

Robert Farley — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:37:00 +0900

How do states evaluate their commitments during wartime?

The Soviet Korean Who Ended the Forgotten War

Victoria Kim — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 21:18:00 +0900

The story of General Nam Il's incredible journey from the Russian Far East to North Korea, via Uzbekistan.

Lost and Found in Uzbekistan: The Korean Story, Part 3

Victoria Kim — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:55:00 +0900

In the final chapters, the mystery of Fedor Lee is solved and some of the Uzbek Koreans return to North Korea.

On North Korea, US Policymakers Misunderstand the History Between Beijing and Pyongyang

James Person — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:09:00 +0900

U.S. attempts to outsource its North Korea policy to China will fail. History shows us why.

Know Thy North Korean Enemy

Rachel Wagley — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 21:14:00 +0900

America can’t wait for China on the Korean Peninsula.

What If the United States had Used the Bomb in Korea?

Robert Farley — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 02:46:00 +0900

Cooler heads prevailed in the end, but nuclear use was a real possibility in the Korean War.

The Declining Power of Inter-Korean Reunions

Steven Denney — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:56:00 +0900

As historical memories fade, sympathy is waning.

After Incheon: Containment or Liberation?

Francis P. Sempa — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 01:01:00 +0900

The famous landing and its aftermath helped guide U.S. foreign policy doctrine in the postwar period.

Preparing for the Next Korean War

Van Jackson — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 22:18:00 +0900

Why the U.S.-ROK alliance should plan for a limited war on the Korean Peninsula.

Don't Forget Land Wars in Asia

Van Jackson — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 02:01:00 +0900

For all the talk of maritime Asia, we should not forget the importance of land.

Douglas MacArthur and the Pivot to Asia

Francis P. Sempa — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 11:19:00 +0900

The controversial general would have applauded the U.S. commitment to the Asia-Pacific.

Henry Kissinger and the China-North Korea Reality

Joseph A. Bosco — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:37:00 +0900

In his latest book, Kissinger offers another explanation of China’s position on North Korea. It is still unsatisfying.

Remembering the Korean War in London

Alex Brooks — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:12:00 +0900

Memorials remind us of past sacrifices, and of the hard work still to be done on the Korean Peninsula.

Speaking Truth to Power: Canadian War Crimes in Korea

Steven Denney — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:21:00 +0900

A history professor uncovers some troubling evidence from the Korean War.

A New History of the Korean War

Steven Denney — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 10:31:00 +0900

In The Korean War: An International History, Haruki Wada raises the bar on diplomatic histories of the conflict.

South Korea’s Own History Problem

Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:58:00 +0900

Amidst East Asia’s conflicts over history, Korea continues to grapple with a dark past of its own.

Mearsheimer Is Dangerously Optimistic

James R. Holmes — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:46:00 +0900

Mearsheimer’s claim that China’s military power is significantly inferior to the U.S. misses the point.

Why Don’t Allies Trust the US?

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:29:00 +0900

The US is currently suffering a crisis of credibility with its allies across the globe. What explains their distrust?

Syria and the Capping of Executive War Powers

Robert E. Kelly — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:05:00 +0900

Syria may have been a bridge too far for untrammeled executive war powers. That’s good for democracy.

Does Syria Hold Lessons for North Korea?

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:26:29 +0900

Of course there are differences, but could a Syria-like trade work on the peninsula?

Emotions, Decision Making and Brinksmanship

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:32:45 +0900

An approach to decision-making that concentrates on interests and raw calculation will come up short.

Tensions Build as North Korea Scraps Armistice

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:08:08 +0900

North Korea declares the armistice that put an end to active fighting in the Korean War “a dead paper.”

A Complicated Narrative: The Korean War

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:40:47 +0900

The Korean War, fought after World War II as the Cold War began to take hold offers important lessons.

UK's Forgotten Korean War Role

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:06:05 +0900

Britain’s role in the Korean War is often overlooked. A new book looks to remedy that.