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Content

In the News

May 3, 2023

Gilbert in StarTribune

On May 2, Lauren Gilbert was featured in StarTribune, discussing President Yoon’s recent state visit to the United States, an evolving US-ROK alliance, and the Washington Declaration. Gilbert explained that the Declaration is “a way of saying that even if South Korea doesn’t have its own nuclear weapons, the U.S. is there and ready to […]

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas, Whitlark, and Taylor in Breaking Defense

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas, FD Nonresident Senior Fellow Rachel Whitlark, and IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor were featured in Breaking Defense for their comments in an Atlantic Council “Experts React” on a US-ROK nuclear-armed alliance.

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Taylor in i

On April 28, IPSI Nonresident Fellow Jessica Taylor was featured in i news discussing the future of cooperative decision making with South Korea on nuclear deterrence as US elections approach.

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas in Politico

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas was featured in Politico for his remarks on confusion surrounding President Yoon’s comments that the United States had promised to employ nukes in order to defend South Korea from a North Korea nuclear attack. Markus suggested, “It’s helpful to add a little bit of clarity to declaratory policy.” 

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 28, 2023

Garlauskas in WSJ

On April 27, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in The Wall Street Journal in relation to the nuclear issues surrounding the US-South Korea summit, noting that “North Korea has increasingly asserted its nuclear status as nonnegotiable and developed capabilities to make that a reality.” 

Korea Nuclear Deterrence

In the News

Apr 27, 2023

Cynkin in WSJ and USA Today

On April 26, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Tom Cynkin was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on South Korean officials’ response to the Pentagon document leaks. On April 23, he was interviewed by USA Today to discuss more on the leaks, particularly in the lead-up to President Yoon’s state visit.

Korea Security & Defense

New Atlanticist

Apr 27, 2023

Not every North Korean missile needs a response. South Korea and the US should focus more on readiness and deterrence.

By Jessica Taylor

The nuclear collaboration announced by the US and South Korean presidents this week is the type of strategic measure the allies need to focus on, rather than a reactive approach.

East Asia Indo-Pacific

Fast Thinking

Apr 27, 2023

The day the US-South Korea alliance became truly nuclear-armed

By Atlantic Council

What does the Washington Declaration mean for the alliance, and how will it play in Seoul? Will the pact hold together in the long run? Our experts weigh in.

Indo-Pacific Korea

New Atlanticist

Apr 26, 2023

Experts react: The US and South Korea strike a deal on nuclear weapons. What’s next for the alliance?

By Atlantic Council experts

US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are navigating political tensions around nuclear weapons and microchips to find a common future.

Indo-Pacific Korea

In the News

Apr 26, 2023

Baek in Early Bird Books

On April 24, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Jieun Baek was featured in Early Bird Books’ list of insightful books about living in North Korea. Early Bird Books highlighted Baek’s book, North Korea’s Hidden Revolution.

Korea Resilience & Society