NSPR4 [Revised] The North Korean Nuclear Issue and the Six-Party Talks

Overview

NSP Report No. 4 is a revised version of Report No. 1. This issue reflects the progress of the North Korean nuclear issue since June, confirms the appropriateness of the predictions made in Report No. 1, and includes an in-depth analysis of the changed situation.

Appendix 1

1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Results of the 3rd Six-Party Talks (06/28/04)

2. South Korea-Japan Summit: Opening Remarks and Press Conference on the North Korean Nuclear Issue

3. Robert J. Einhorn, "The North Korea Nuclear Issue: The Road Ahead" (09/14/04)

4. James A. Kelly, "Dealing with North Korea's Nuclear Program" (07/15/04)

5. John R. Bolton, "Lessons from Libya and North Korea's Strategic Choice" (07/21/04)

6. North Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson's Statements (June-October 2004)

Appendix 2

1. CRS Report for Congress, "Drug Trafficking and North Korea: Issues for U.S. Policy", (12/05/03)

Author

Ha Young-sun, Professor, Department of Diplomacy, College of Social Sciences, Seoul National University

Chun Jae-sung, Professor, Seoul National University