Korea

Ward’s continued coverage from Seoul featured in POLITICO

June 22-24, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Alex Ward was featured daily in POLITICO‘s The Inbox for “South Korea Sours on China,” “South Korea Signals Rapprochement with Japan,” and “Bolstered U.S. Military Presence Possible in Asia.” Based on continued conversations with South Korean experts and officials while in Seoul, Ward shares his insights on […]

KF Journalist Fellow Gramer featured in Foreign Policy

On June 23, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published an article, “South Korea Stares Into the Nuclear Abyss,” in Foreign Policy. From Seoul, Gramer reports broad agreement that Kim Jong Un will persist with North Korea’s nuclear weapons’ program. Following meetings with South Korean government officials and thought leaders, Gramer cites Dr. […]

KF Journalist Fellow Lawler featured in Axios

On June 23, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published an article, “Looming North Korea nuclear test leaves U.S., South Korea waiting for bad news,” in Axios. Following a roundtable discussion with Korean thought leaders, including Dr. Chung-in Moon, chair of the Sejong Institute think tank, Lawler shares insights on the threat of […]

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s special address at Atlantic Council cited in Bloomberg on the prospects and impacts of friend-shoring

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KF Journalist Fellow Ward featured in POLITICO

On June 21, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Alex Ward was featured in POLITICO‘s The Inbox for “Explaining Pyongyang’s Silence.” Based on conversations with South Korean experts and officials while in Seoul, Ward shares his insights on North Korea’s recent silence. He highlights North Korea’s ravaged economy, US preoccupation with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, […]

Manning quoted in Korea Times: US-led initiative expected to bolster economic partnership with Korea

By Atlantic Council

On May 19, Robert Manning was quoted in an article in the Korea Times about the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). “I think the IPEF contains things that are useful and beneficial to do, particular the digital module. More broadly, ROK participation would reinforce our burgeoning US-ROK economic partnership,” Manning said. “But it must be […]

Garlauskas featured on CSIS expert roundtable: the North Korean missile threat

On March 30, 2022, Markus Garlauskas made an appearance as a panelist at an expert roundtable titled, “The North Korean Missile Threat” held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Korea Chair. Garlauskas and the other panelists discussed North Korea’s missile developments including the current state of their ballistic missile force and strikingly rapid […]

Manning quoted in VOA: The Biden administration, the Yun Seok-Yeol administration and the North Korean deterrence, strengthening US-Korea cooperation, and seeking a check on China [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On April 14, Manning was quoted in a VOA article, speaking about the priority of increased intelligence sharing between the United States, Japan, and South Korea.  “Atlantic Council senior fellow Robert Manning said in a phone call with VOA on the 13th that ‘the United States wishes for stronger security cooperation between the United States […]

Manning in VOA: US experts criticize Chinese ambassador to South Korea’s remarks about THAAD [translated from Korean]

By Atlantic Council

On April 8, Manning was interviewed by VOA regarding the Chinese ambassador to South Korea’s criticism of the deployment of THAAD by Seoul. “Robert Manning, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, pointed out…that the Chinese ambassador’s remarks to oppose South Korea’s deployment of THAAD violated the UN Charter. “‘Because the reality is the security […]

Manning in VOA: Experts: North Korea’s nuclear warning likely to toughen Washington-Seoul stance

By Atlantic Council

On April 7, Robert Manning was quoted in a Voice of America article on the impact of recent North Korean behavior on the strength of the US relationship with South Korea. “Experts think Suh’s remarks reveal frustration with North Korea’s continuing to dial up tension despite Moon’s diplomatic overtures and peace efforts since taking office […]