Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2



Interviews Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2 North Korea's nuclear program, diplomacy and domestic affairs are all driven by one goal - regime survival Subin Kim May 30, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News SEOUL -Regime survival is the primary driving force behind North Korea's nuclear program, foreign affairs, and domestic policy, said Moon Chung-in in the second of a two-part interview with NK News. Analysis from figures like Andrei Lankov suggesting that the DPRK nuclear program might be used as a bargaining chip is misleading U.S. foreign policy, Moon said. He believes that "numerous attempts at negotiation have all failed because of this incorrect assessment." SEOUL -Regime survival is the primary driving force behind North Korea's nuclear program, foreign affairs, and domestic policy, said Moon Chung-in in the second of a two-part interview with NK News. Analysis from figures like Andrei Lankov suggesting that the DPRK nuclear program might be used as a bargaining chip is misleading U.S. foreign policy, Moon said. He believes that "numerous attempts at negotiation have all failed because of this incorrect assessment." Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2

North Korea's nuclear program, diplomacy and domestic affairs are all driven by one goal - regime survival

Subin Kim May 30, 2013

Regime survival is primary goal – Moon Chung-in interview part 2

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SEOUL -Regime survival is the primary driving force behind North Korea's nuclear program, foreign affairs, and domestic policy, said Moon Chung-in in the second of a two-part interview with NK News.

Analysis from figures like Andrei Lankov suggesting that the DPRK nuclear program might be used as a bargaining chip is misleading U.S. foreign policy, Moon said. He believes that "numerous attempts at negotiation have all failed because of this incorrect assessment."

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