3 dynamics shaping the security on the Korean peninsula
- The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) recently restored communications.
- Chatham House, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, hosted a dialogue exploring the dynamics shaping the security on the peninsula.
- Experts discussed the peninsula’s approach to international affairs, food security and politics.
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) recently restored a communications hotline between their capitals after Pyongyang had severed the connection 14 months earlier. The restoration of this link raises some hope that strain that had intensified over the past several months can be replaced by additional steps toward dialogue. Yet, lasting, long-term security requires a more comprehensive approach that aligns stakeholders, addresses humanitarian issues, and accounts for domestic politics in key…