Volume XXVI, Number 1- Spring/Summer 2025
Reciprocal Defense Procurement: The Missing Element in U.S.-ROK Relations Authors: Hwa Yu and Brian Hobbs Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) agreements—managed by the U.S. Department of Defense
A scholarly journal published by the International Council on Korean Studies, IJKS features original research and analysis on Korean affairs, heritage, reunification, and U.S.–Korea relations. Many articles originate from ICKS conferences, extending their impact across academic and policy communities.
Reciprocal Defense Procurement: The Missing Element in U.S.-ROK Relations
Hwa Yu and Brian Hobbs
Ascension of North Korea as a Nuclear State: A Consequence of Childhood Neglect?
Nykolus Alvut and Kelvin Mote
“Unitary Social Democracy” and Lyuh Woon-hyung’s Relationship with the American Military Government in Korea, 1945-1947
Kyu-hyun Jo
The Case for An Atrocity Determination for North Korea
Olivia Enos
China’s Violation of Sanctions Vis-à-Vis North Korea
Gordon G. Chang
The UN ECOSOC NGO Committee and Civil Society Participation in the UN Process
Greg Scarlatoiu
Reciprocal Defense Procurement: The Missing Element in U.S.-ROK Relations Authors: Hwa Yu and Brian Hobbs Reciprocal Defense Procurement (RDP) agreements—managed by the U.S. Department of Defense
Sin Ch’ae-ho’s Toksa Sinron and Anti-Flunkeyism as the Heart of Korean Nationalist Historiography Author: Kyu-hyun Jo This article will analyze three main features of Sin
China’s Role in Korean Security Issues Author: Gordon G. Chang China’s great power over North Korea eroded when COVID-19 control measures ended most trade with
China’s Role in Inter-Korean Relations Author: Gordon G. Chang With substantial leverage over both Koreas, Beijing should be able to greatly influence inter-Korean relations, but
Casualties of War: The Legacy of South Korean Participation in the Vietnam Conflict Author: Christos G. Frentzos After the United States, the Republic of Korea
The Role of Official News Releases of the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in the Success of the Korean Wave Author: Jisung Yoo