BY JOHN DALE GROVER There is more room for cooperation than U.S. observers might think, but fundamental disagreements remain strong. Where Engagers and Deterers Agree Despite many differences, there are policy areas where Engagers and Deterers agree. Both groups want to avoid war since it would destroy many lives and undo South Korea’s hard-won prosperity.… Read More Divided Elites: Where South Korea’s Engagers and Deterers Agree—and Disagree—About North Korea

BY JOHN DALE GROVER Deterers believe Pyongyang is acting offensively and that inter-Korean relations require vigilance and strength. North Korea’s Threats Require a Firm Hand It is a matter of what we will gain in security,” retired Captain Sukjoon Yoon told TNI. A former Republic of Korea Navy Captain, he is also a senior fellow at… Read More Deterrence First: Why Some Koreans See Military and Economic Pressure as the Solution to North Korea

BY JOHN DALE GROVER Engagers believe that Pyongyang is acting defensively and that inter-Korean relations must be completely transformed. Inter-Korean Relations Must Be Improved Dr. Chung-in Moon the special advisor for unification, diplomacy, and national security affairs to South Korean President Moon Jae-in and one of the chief proponents of talking with North Korea. When… Read More Engagement First: Why Some Koreans See Peacemaking and Peacebuilding as the Solution to North Korea