Comments on: Chinese influence after Kim Jong-Il

By: North Korea After Kim Jong-il at DPRK Studies

North Korea After Kim Jong-il at DPRK Studies — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:24:18 +0000

[...] Jong Il?,” while Gunther of Korean Unification Studies raises questions about the longevity of Chinese influence after Kim. [See this related post.] Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where [...]

By: ROK Drop Linklets - 25AUG07 at ROK Drop

ROK Drop Linklets - 25AUG07 at ROK Drop — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:12:02 +0000

[...] for the bike delivery dudes.- This just confirms why I would never buy an apartment in Korea.- Some thoughts on North Korea after Kim Jong-il.- US beef is again being allowed into Korea. For how long is [...]

By: G Negus

G Negus — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:33:15 +0000

Agreed – culturally quite distinct. Not so sure about the Ukrainian comparison. With the strengthening of the Russian economy, closer bonds are being formed between these two nations than previously envisaged. Western Europe’s increasingly introspective foreign policy stance will ensure this continues rather than abates. In much the same way, China’s emergence as a powerhouse global economy will ensure its influence post-Kim Jong-Il is robust. The economy is the only true world culture.

By: TR666

TR666 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:14:11 +0000

Your second last paragraph says everything. The Korean peninsula is a unique situation that cannot be compared to Eastern Europe or Central Asia. Korea has a very distinct modern history.