APLN-Korea Times Essay Contest
An essay contest to generate fresh perspectives on nuclear issues in the Asia-Pacific supported by APLN, Korea Times and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Communicating Peace
Philip Chennery argues that the climate crisis demonstrates the willingness of states to establish cooperation internationally, therefore this could be applied to nuclear disarmament.
The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal: evident harms and future-proof solutions
Sang-ou Lee voices concern about the AUKUS deal and Australia's ability to safely handle nuclear submarines, they then provide relevant measures to combat any crisis's that may arise.
The Arms Race on the Korean Peninsula is increasing the risk of South Korean proliferation
Dustin Edward Hinkley provides four constructive solutions to control or disrupt the current nuclear arms race on the Korean peninsula.
The Ethical Dilemma of Nuclear Weapons
Miriam Astrid Rieback argues that concern for nuclear weapons is justified, however states often play by different rules depending on their ranking comparatively to other states.
Data Driven Disarmament
Jamie Withorne argues that with advancing technologies there will limitless possibilities for rising actors to largely shape upcoming nuclear policy from destruction to disarmament.
A New Framework for Cooperative Threat Reduction with North Korea
Yoon-ki Lee argues that a broader multilateral approach is necessary in order to establish peace and lasting outcomes on the Korean peninsula.
The APLN – Korea Times Essay Contest 2021
APLN and the Korea Times co-hosted the annual essay contest to engage the youth on topics of International Nuclear Governance and Emerging Nuclear Trends.
Two Constraints in Front of South Korea
The Korea Times essay contest winner Yong-su Cho elaborates on the reasons for DPRK's adherence to nuclear weapons despite the enormous political costs.
Strengthening South Korea’s Non-Proliferation Norm
Korea Times essay contest winner Alexander M Hynd argues that those concerned with preventing a regional nuclear arms race should consider how best to promote non-proliferation within South Korea.
The Dangerous Game Between the DPRK and USA
This winning Korea Times essay by In-tae Jang analyses the failure of the Hanoi Summit, and denuclearization negotiations using game theory.