Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks



Opinion Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks If diplomacy is to move forward, the South Korean President needs to broaden his horizons Wang Son-taek May 6, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Blue House One year ago, on April 27, there was a remarkable meeting between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a small village called Panmunjom. Last week, the first anniversary of the Panmunjom Declaration was held in the same location. But the celebration was somewhat subdued and even depressed, because Chairman Kim did not participate. One year ago, on April 27, there was a remarkable meeting between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a small village called Panmunjom. Last week, the first anniversary of the Panmunjom Declaration was held in the same location. But the celebration was somewhat subdued and even depressed, because Chairman Kim did not participate. 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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Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks

If diplomacy is to move forward, the South Korean President needs to broaden his horizons

Wang Son-taek May 6, 2019

Overcoming the impasse: how Moon can restore momentum to inter-Korean talks

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One year ago, on April 27, there was a remarkable meeting between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a small village called Panmunjom.

Last week, the first anniversary of the Panmunjom Declaration was held in the same location. But the celebration was somewhat subdued and even depressed, because Chairman Kim did not participate.

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