Britain’s impact and influence on the Korean Peninsula
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July 2025 — 6:00PM TO 7:00PM
Anonymous (not verified)
13 June 2025
Chatham House and Online
Reassessing the UK’s role in security, diplomacy and engagement on the Korean Peninsula.
Amid a delicate geopolitical environment, the Korean Peninsula remains one of the world’s most strategically sensitive regions. Nuclear tensions, the threat of military escalation, geoeconomic turbulence and domestic political volatility continue to shape regional stability.
North Korea continues to maintain its isolationist posture alongside a foreign policy aimed at disruption. South Korea, despite recent political upheaval, has taken on a growing global role as a diplomatic, economic and security actor. The UK’s role is somewhat limited, however it has signalled greater ambition in its Indo-Pacific strategy. The question remains about how Britain’s role on the Peninsula should evolve.
This panel brings together senior policymakers and experts to evaluate whether the UK’s current policy tools and partnerships are fit for purpose.
Key questions include:
- What are the main security, economic and diplomatic challenges facing the Korean Peninsula today—and how are they evolving?
- How can the UK contribute more meaningfully to peace and stability on the Peninsula?
- What opportunities exist for deepening engagement with South Korea—and navigating the complexities of North Korea?
- How does the Korean Peninsula fit into the UK’s broader Indo-Pacific tilt?
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