korean unification studies

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 made the […]

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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 could cost […]

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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 genuine attempt to achieve unification […]

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