April 18, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christopher Green

Christopher Green

Christopher Green is a lecturer at Leiden University in the Netherlands and heads up the Korean Peninsula work of the International Crisis Group (ICG). Christopher was formerly Manager of International Affairs at the Daily NK.

Analysis

Why heavy rain and border water pose a chronic political risk for South Korea

North Korean dams have the power to release rainwater during monsoons, which can cause significant hurt to the South

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenAugust 11, 2020
Analysis

How Moon’s diplomatic and security reshuffle may impact North Korea

More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenJuly 5, 2020
Analysis

Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?

North Korea seems to be adopting a wait-and-see stance towards the South

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenJune 24, 2020
Analysis

Up in smoke: where relations between the two Koreas can go from here

Seoul cannot and will not take the kind of steps that would be sufficient to satisfy Pyongyang

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenJune 17, 2020
Analysis

What to make of Seoul’s rapid response to Kim Yo Jong’s leaflet-halt request

Rapid response could indicate other inter-Korean activities are on the horizon

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenJune 4, 2020
Analysis

Schrödinger’s sanctions: South Korea plays down the May 24th Measures

Shelving ineffective unilateral sanctions makes sense, but the move is unlikely to jump-start inter-Korean cooperation

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenMay 29, 2020
Analysis

The comeback Kim: lessons from the North Korean leader’s three-week absence

DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenMay 3, 2020
Analysis

South Korean legislative elections: potential impacts on inter-Korean relations

The ruling party's sweeping victory this week stands to have little impact on relations with the North

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenApril 16, 2020
Analysis

What plans for a new Pyongyang hospital say about class politics in North Korea

The hospital's central, symbolic location could reflect growing demand for better medical facilities

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenMarch 25, 2020
Analysis

Making sense of North Korea’s pullout from the Kaesong Liaison Office

While move appears calibrated, odds of it improving U.S.-DPRK diplomacy remain low, for now

Christopher GreenChristopher GreenMarch 24, 2019