korean unification studies

Think of this scenario. North Korea collapses. The Korean tax payer is loaded with a new Value Added Tax (VAT) and a hefty income tax to pay for unification. Japan, the United States, China all come to the party and contribute significant amounts to help stabilise and reform the north. But only then do people [...]

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Or as good as… Not because of the diabetes, poor heart, weak circulation and bad habits… but because JIMMY CARTER is coming!!! Sphere: Related Content

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The ROK Defense Ministry has stated in a report to the National Assembly that North Korea has deployed a large number of troops and arms near Pyongyang. According to the Chosun Ilbo: South Korea’s defense ministry said in a report to Parliament Tuesday that the large numbers of soldiers, armored vehicles and artillery have been [...]

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There is a perennial question in Korean unification studies – should humanitarian and food aid be provided to North Korea? Grand National Party (GNP) spokesman Ahn Hyoung-hwan stated that government leaders are reviewing whether to provide food aid after a meeting on Sunday with the party’s chairman. This question will always be here… here are [...]

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There are no official details of the proposed unification tax. Indeed, in my belief, the whole concept is as much about sparking debate on unification as it is about financially preparing for unification. Nevertheless, there are questions that are starting to gain greater attention in the local press. Firstly, how is the government going to [...]

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A new tax has been proposed to prepare South Korea for the costs of unification. While I am never one to support a new tax, I reckon this is an excellent idea! Least of all because it will begin a conversation – a conversation that has been lacking in South Korea for around ten years. [...]

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