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Rapprochement In Motion, But Underlying Disputes Linger

September 2009 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: North Korea is currently pursuing improved relations with the South and the US, following recent conciliatory gestures by all sides. However, the rapprochement is likely to be shaky, given that the underlying disputes are far from resolved.

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