May 02, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kevin Shepard

Kevin Shepard

Kevin Shepard is a defense policy specialist in Honolulu, advising on the development, coordination, and execution of Indo-Pacific plans, policies, and strategies, as well as theater-wide force posture and military-military engagements. Previously, he served as Deputy Director for United Nations Command-Korea, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces, Korea Strategy. His portfolio included the ROK, DPRK, China, Japan, Southeast Asian nations and UNC sending states.

Opinion

The real North Korean nuclear threat is its noncompliance with safety standards

A mishap at a nuclear facility could have significant consequences for neighboring South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan

Kevin ShepardKevin ShepardMarch 5, 2020
Analysis

Why the DPRK’s subpar healthcare system may be its biggest threat to the region

North Korean unpreparedness to deal with a pandemic could undermine regime rule and create internal instability

Kevin ShepardKevin ShepardFebruary 20, 2020
Analysis

Breaking the impasse: going forward in U.S.-DPRK negotiations

Washington needs to be more aware of how best to use North Korea's domestic situation against Kim Jong Un

Kevin ShepardKevin ShepardDecember 19, 2019
Analysis

Opportunity costs: SMA talks aren’t all about U.S. penny-pinching

The U.S. is advocating a regional multilateral security strategy to which Seoul should want to financially contribute

Kevin ShepardKevin ShepardNovember 26, 2019