April 27, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Lee

John Lee

John Lee is the editor of KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Prior to that, he was a contributor for NK News and KOREA PRO. His focus is on South Korean foreign policy and ROK-U.S. relations.

Opinion

Make no mistake: Reopening the Kaesong Industrial Complex is a terrible idea

Restarting work at KIC would require total transparency from North Korea - an impossible scenario

John LeeJohn LeeFebruary 20, 2017
Opinion

The coming drift in the U.S.-South Korean alliance

With Trump in the White House and a progressive government in Seoul likely, a clash is coming

John LeeJohn LeeJanuary 19, 2017
Opinion

How the Trump-China Taiwan spat could help North Korea

A major decline in U.S.-PRC relations could see China up its support for Pyongyang

John LeeJohn LeeDecember 16, 2016
Opinion

It’s time for a return to North Korean realpolitik

In the age of an isolationist America, Seoul will have to think strategically

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 30, 2016
Opinion

Is it time for South Korea to nuke up?

A S. Korean nuclear program isn't needed: rebuilding the U.S.-ROK alliance is the way forward

John LeeJohn LeeNovember 1, 2016
Opinion

How to help North Koreans without helping the regime

The omnipresence of the regime presents a moral challenge for those who want to aid the people

John LeeJohn LeeOctober 11, 2016
Opinion

The good old days? Misplaced nostalgia for the Sunshine Policy

Those who want a return to the days of rapprochement have short memories

John LeeJohn LeeSeptember 21, 2016
Opinion

South Korea and the U.S must be prepared to hit back at Pyongyang

In light of the fifth test, Seoul and Washington need to draw a line in the sand

John LeeJohn LeeSeptember 12, 2016
Opinion

The death of a North Korean king?

Latest defections suggest North Korea is just a spark away from an uncontrollable conflagration

John LeeJohn LeeAugust 26, 2016
Opinion

Changes to inter-Korean relations in a post-THAAD environment?

Post-THAAD, Chinese calls for peace treaty and resumption of Six Party Talks likely to grow stronger

John LeeJohn LeeAugust 11, 2016