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Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She studied Korean history, mainly focusing on modern Korean history at Korea University. Follow her on twitter @Hy_Choi0826
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Analysis When divided Koreas meant box office bonanzaAs inter-Korean ties thawed, films with reconciliation themes boomed south of the DMZ 1998 to 2007 was an era of breakthroughs in inter-Korean relations, and this was reflected at the South Korean box office. Mount Geumgang tourism launched in 1998. The historic first inter-Korean summit happened and family reunions resumed. Products made in North Korea began to appear in local markets in South Korea. Top artists from the two Koreas appeared hand-in-hand in an advertisement. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |