Nuclear Security
Hibakusha: The Human Cost of Nuclear Weapons
Elaine Natalie and Katie Yoon explore the devastating physical and psychological impacts of nuclear weapons as experienced by the hibakusha, survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings.
North Korea's Latest Nuclear and Delivery System Development
Yongsoo Hwang examines North Korea's recent nuclear and missile development activities.
Hotline Between Two Koreas: Status, Limitations and Future Tasks
Chung-in Moon and Seung-Chan Boo provide a historical analysis of DPRK and ROK hotlines with lessons learned and policy recommendations.
Legacy of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
EAST ASIA FORUM - APLN member Tatsujiro Suzuki writes: Japan seems to have learned a tough lesson about its energy policy. But unresolved issues still haunt the country’s future nuclear prospects.
Deterrence and Disarmament
APLN Executive Director Shata Shetty explores risk reduction and the importance of bridging the gap between deterrence and disarmament advocates.
Declare No First Use of Nuclear Weapons
APLN member Ramesh Thakur argues in a Korea Times open letter to President Biden that developments over the past five years justify the adoption of "No First Use".
The Implications of Hypersonic Weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Katie Yoon explores South Korea's development of hypersonic weapons and its potential impacts on ROK-DPRK relations.
Pandemic Futures and Nuclear Weapon Risks
How will pandemics change the outcome of possible nuclear futures? Experts weigh in over the course of four different workshops. A promotional video for the 'Pandemic-Nuclear-Nexus Scenarios' project.
PSNA Paper: Nineteen Pandemic-Nuclear Nexus Policy Measures in Northeast Asia
PSNA report supporting urgent steps that could be taken globally and in Northeast Asia to mitigate the threat of nuclear war in the era of pandemics.
Banning Nuclear Weapons: Don’t Be Deceived
John Tilemann explains why nuclear disarmament advocates should be concerned about the impact of the TPNW, discussing its limits as well as appropriate measures to reduce nuclear threats.