United States and the Korean Peninsula in the 21st Century

Post-Cold War US Relations with Korea

In the post-Cold War era, US relations with the two Korean states - the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People''s Republic of Korea (DPRK) - have been undergoing profound changes, with critical and immediate repercussions for peace and security in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.

Scope of the Volume

This volume examines the key political, security and economic aspects of US-ROK and US-DPRK relations, focusing on the current status, salient issues and future prospects.

Authors and Significance

Drs Kwak and Joo are distinguished professionals in the field and their volume constitutes a very interesting addition to the available literature.