When athletes from North and South Korea unite under one flag at the Pyeongchang Olympics, it will be more than a political statement. It may also pave the way for a new approach to deal with Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. Join us for a discussion on the history of sports diplomacy in the Korean Peninsula and the significance of the latest Olympic détente in dealing with Kim Jong un’s regime.
Image: Flickr/Republic of Korea (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Speakers
Jung Pak
Senior Fellow, SK-Korean Foundation Chair in Korea Studies, Brookings Institution
Matthew Kroenig
Associate Professor, Georgetown University
Other Speakers To Be Announced