Missiles and Reunions: Thaw or Freeze on the Korean Peninsula?
Published By: Institute for Security and Development Policy | Published Date: February, 28 , 2014Family reunions between North and South Korea may be an encouraging sign of a thaw in tensions on the Korean Peninsula, which could lead to further trust-building activities and economic cooperation. However, with missile tests and ongoing U.S.-South Korean military exercises, Pyongyang’s intentions in agreeing to family reunions are unlikely to extend to more significant issues, namely denuclearization, which remains the fundamental sticking-point to a substantial improvement in relations.
Author(s): Victoria Pinson, Sangsoo Lee | Posted on: Mar 12, 2016 | Views()