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North Korea’s garbage-filled balloons are the latest manifestation of its new “decoupling” policy from South Korea, showcasing the Kim regime's anger with both the conservative and liberal political groups in South Korea. More from the CSIS Korea Chair: https://lnkd.in/ePZHPe9N

Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values

Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values

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Paulo Cesar Rebello

Government Affairs • Middle East and Latin America • Political Analysis • Climate Change Law • International Cooperation

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The idea of Korean reunification has lost its appeal for several reasons. The Lee Myung Bak government perhaps prioritized economic and political concealment, creating a path for development. The political crisis during Park Geun Hye's presidency, which led to the election of the current president, also shifted South Korea's priorities. Socially, Korean society, especially the younger generation, is less interested in reunification.  Economically, I doubt South Korea would be able to invest the necessary amount to "fix" North Korea. The influx of North Koreans into South Korea under a reunification scenario would also complicate economic policies further.

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