Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE One of the most frequently used metaphors in inter-Korean relations these days is the "eye of a needle." President Lee Jae-myung has used this metaphor repeatedly to promote a breakthrough in inter-Korean relations. The Lee Jae-myung administration's Korean Peninsula policy centers on peaceful coexistence. Roo

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE NK News Op-ed by Dr. Kiho Han (February 12, 2026) (There might be a paywall for this op-ed.) (The views expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not represent the official stance of the center.)

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE The international community has been in turmoil since the beginning of the year , starting with the Tears of Kursk and the "Blood Pact" bill   . The ouster of Venezuelan President Maduro, initiated by President Trump's orders, followed by intensified anti-regime protests and large-scale bloodshed in Iran, and

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE Asia Times Op-ed by Dr. Kiho Han (January 14, 2026) (The views expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not represent the official stance of the center.)

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE North Korea's largest political event, the 9th Workers' Party of Korea (hereinafter referred to as the "Party Congress"), is expected to be held no later than the first quarter of next year, despite differing opinions on the timing. This Congress, which coincides with the remainder of President Lee Jae-myung's

Hansin Kim / Attorney, Chairman of the Center for U.S.-Korea Politics and Economy Recent reports that US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is being investigated for war crimes have caused significant controversy. The claim that he ordered a second attack on an enemy vessel already out of action during a military operation in the Caribbean, killing all of its crew, raises the possibility of a war crime under international law. While the investigation will determine whether the

Dr. Jongkun Choi, Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Yonsei University and Advisory Board member of CUKPE In interview , Choi Jong-kun urges Lee administration to reimplement 2018 military deal, warning of escalation risks (This article was published as an interview with Jongkun Choi   in nknews.org . The views expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not represent the official stance of the center.)

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE “The ‘power of division’ extends beyond the South and the North to encompass neighboring countries.” On the 28th of last month, I met Professor Han Ki-ho of Ajou University (Ajou Institute of Unification Nations), author of The Power of Division  (2nd Edition, Seonin Publishing), in his office. Professor Han o

Dr. Kiho Han, Director (Associate Professor) of the Research Laboratory at the Ajou University Institute for Unification Studies and Affiliated Research Fellow at CUKPE Chinese authorities and Chinese people are sending a sharp message to both South Korea and Japan through selective choices in the tourism sector. While Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations worsen, South Korea ranked first last week in terms of outbound air bookings by Chinese travelers. Given that in 2024 Korea

Hansin Kim / Attorney, Chairman of the Center for U.S.-Korea Politics and Economy With Proposition 50 (Prop. 50) passing last month in California by an overwhelming majority, the state can now begin the process of redrawing its congressional districts. The initiative ultimately adjusts U.S. House district boundaries—previously set through a bipartisan agreement—into a configuration more favorable to the Democratic Party.   However, behind California’s decision lies the exampl