New satellite photography reveals that preparations are underway at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station (Tongchang-dong Space Launch Center). 38 North analysts reveal what can be seen in these latest images, and what we can expect to see in the coming days and weeks.

Lee Jae Oh, Chairman, Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, Republic of Korea, speaking at the U.S.-Korea Institute at SAIS on May 24, 2010.

In an event on May 24, 2010, the Honorable Lee Jae Oh, Chairman of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) addressed several imminent challenges facing South Korea today, including the Cheonan incident, the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and anti-corruption activities under the Lee administration.

Chairman Lee presented official comments on the Cheonan incident. He denounced North Korea’s attack and sinking of the Cheonan as an intolerable act of aggression. He explained that the South Korean government would act in consultation with the international community and seek global cooperation to safeguard world peace and prevent future aggressions by North Korea.

Chairman Lee encouraged the U.S. Congress to promptly ratify the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), suggesting that the ratification of the KORUS FTA would further the current U.S.-Korea alliance and friendship. Though there may be disparities in the two countries’ economic interests, a prompt ratification of KORUS FTA would close that gap and promote mutual benefits. read more …

USKI Visiting Scholar, Joel Wit, was quoted in USA Today regarding the implications of former President Clinton’s mission to Pyongyang on future U.S.-DPRK relations: Korea Trip May Smooth Relations

USKI Director, Jae Ku, was featured on Fox 5 Morning News regarding the pardon and release of U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Watch the video here

Dr. Ku was also quoted in a KCBS interview and in the Malaysian Times.

USKI Director, Jae Ku, was recently quoted in the CNSNews article:State Department Mum on American Journalists Jailed in North Korea.

USKI Director, Jae Ku, was quoted in the FOX News report: North Korea Nuclear Program Undercuts U.N. Relief Efforts.

Joel Wit, visiting scholar at the U.S.-Korea Institute, was interviewed for an All Things Considered segment entitled, “Options On North Korea May Be Limited.” Listen here