How should Britain build influence and impact 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.