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 Resumption of North-South Korean Family Reunifications
August 28th, 2009 · 6 Comments
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The death of Kim Dae Jung sparks fresh discussions of unification
August 26th, 2009 · No Comments
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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Cambodia between Japanese money and North Korean solidarity
November 2nd, 2007 · No Comments
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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Unification Costs
October 30th, 2007 · No Comments
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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South-North Summit, Day 2
October 3rd, 2007 · No Comments
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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