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In this essay, Byung Chul Koh, director of the Institute for Far Eastern Studies at Kyungnam University, asserts that Kim Jong Il’s recent visit to China is a significant event with meaningful implications beyond just North Korea-China relations. Rather, it potentially impacts the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula, as well as all of Northeast Asia. However, the single most important outcome of Kim’s visit was North Korea’s reaffirmation of their commitment to the continuation of six-party talks. What is not known, however, is whether the North has agreed or intends to display “patience and flexibility” in a true sense.

Kim Jong Il Should Read George Bush’s Lips PFO 04-20: April 30, 2004 Kim Jong Il Should Read George Bush’s Lips   by Peter Hayes CONTENTS I. Introduction II. Essay by Peter Hayes III. Nautilus Invites Your Responses     I. Introduction   This piece by Peter Hayes, Executive Director of the Nautilus Institute, argues […]

This piece by Peter Hayes, Executive Director of the Nautilus Institute, argues that the recent offer by the United States to send assistance to North Korea to aid in the recovery of Ryongchon reveals a significant shift in US policy. Never before in the lead up to nuclear talks has the Bush Administration ever made a proactive offer to assist the DPRK. More importantly, Kim Jong Il must recognize this subtle yet profound shift, and not let the opportunity slip away.