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December 22, 2024

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“Peace Economics”: is Moon Jae-in taking the peace?

The ROK President thinks the DPRK is a potential economic boon. He is not the first such optimist

“Korea can catch up with Japan economically through inter-Korean cooperation.”

Now there’s a headline to catch the eye. An ROK headline, need I add. The giveaway being its presumption – ironic in this context – that South Korea equates to Korea. So let’s rephrase.

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