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News Blue House denies role in decision to cut funds for N. Korea-watching instituteStatement comes amid accusations that Seoul sought to pressure USKI to fire director Update on 04/10/2018 at 1900 KST: The Associated Press reports that USKI will cease operations due to the funding cut. 38 North will reportedly continue operations. South Korea's Blue House has denied playing a role in the decision to cut up to USD$2 million worth of funding from a U.S. institute last week, instead saying the move was motivated by the organization's "insignificant" work over the past decade and lack of financial transparency. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |