April 29, 2024

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Wang Son-taek

Wang Son-taek is a research associate at Yeosijae (Future Consensus Institute) and a former diplomatic correspondent for South Korea's YTN news network.

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At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?

With diplomacy back on track, the South Korean President has a crucial role to play

At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek July 4, 2019
Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang

Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang

Ahead of Osaka G20 summit with the U.S., China is back in the diplomatic game

Xi up, Trump down: winners and losers from the Sino-DPRK summit in Pyongyang
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek June 28, 2019
Why South Korean reports of purges in the North spread like wildfire

Why South Korean reports of purges in the North spread like wildfire

Reaction to rumors of palace intrigue was firmly divided along partisan lines

Why South Korean reports of purges in the North spread like wildfire
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek June 9, 2019
North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?

From Seoul's duplicity to politically-naive advisers, the DPRK leader has plenty to be upset about

North Korea’s seven Furies: what’s got Kim Jong Un hot under the collar?
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek May 24, 2019
Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks

Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks

If diplomacy is to move forward, the South Korean President needs to broaden his horizons

Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek May 6, 2019
Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA

The DPRK leader's address contained ambitious plans — and some striking ambiguities

Towards a “new path”? Five questions after Kim Jong Un’s speech to the 14th SPA
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 18, 2019
One month after the Hanoi summit, ambiguity defines U.S.-North Korea diplomacy

One month after the Hanoi summit, ambiguity defines U.S.-North Korea diplomacy

As talks falter, it's clear neither side is willing to be transparent about what they can give up

One month after the Hanoi summit, ambiguity defines U.S.-North Korea diplomacy
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek April 2, 2019
Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting

Goings-on at home likely played a major role in the no-deal summit

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting
Wang Son-taek
Wang Son-taek March 11, 2019