Nuclear North Korea

WASHINGTON, DC - On April 16th the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) conducted a missile test, adding to heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula. North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un has remained defiant in the face of international condemnation. Since becoming leader, Jong-Un has conducted three nuclear tests and 74 missile tests; more tests than both his father and grandfather combined. According to North Korean defectors, Party Leader Kim Jong-Un has no intention of surrendering his nuclear program and has taken active measures to expand it. How should the United States respond? What role could China play? What is Jong-Un's nuclear strategy? Can a peaceful compromise be reached? Join the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC as they explore the conflict and strategies surrounding North Korea's nuclear program.