korean unification studies

The resumption of family reunions is welcome news for the many people who were separated from their loved ones. However, against the background of this promising news there is a sense of growing detachment amongst young people from the issue of unification.

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The recent passing of Kim Dae Jung and the coverage surrounding the event has once again sparked an interest in discussion on unification policy.

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According to the Bangkok Post, Japanese money is worth more than North Korean solidarity to Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen: “Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen appealed to his North Korean counterpart Kim Yong Il to release remaining Japanese citizens abducted by that country nearly 30 years ago, a government spokesman said Thursday. Spokesman Khieu Kanharith [...]

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An ROK National Assembly Special Committee on Budget and Accounts has estimated that unification could cost around 1 trillion dollars – yes, 1 trillion – with the cost increasing further over time. The report notes the difference in timing. If unification occurs in 2015, it could cost around $858 billion over 10 years to absorb the North. If unification occurs in 2030, it [...]

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Morning: First South-North Summit Lunch: To be held at the Ongnyugwan Afternoon: Second South-North Summit Evening: Dignitaries to view the Arirang performance at the 1st May Stadium Evening: President Roh to host a dinner at the People’s Palace of Culture Today all will be revealed as to whether this was a momentous domestic political stunt or a [...]

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