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December 24, 2024

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Is North Korea South Korea’s “main enemy”?

Cold War terminology dominates ongoing S.Korean presidential campaign

The question of whether North Korea should be seen as the ROK's “main enemy” has come to dominate South Korea's presidential election, with signs that the debate may continue throughout the campaign - and possibly beyond.

The controversy, which was sparked by a presidential debate held on Wednesday night, has escalated to the point that two South Korean ministries have weighed in on the issue.

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