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How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

The DMZ and surrounding areas are covered with nearly a million landmines — getting rid of them must be a priority

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Everyone loves a good love story. The Netflix original series “Crash Landing on You,” a Korean drama about a South Korean heiress who falls in love with a North Korean soldier, has been praised for its creative plot and for its nuanced portrayal of North Koreans, brought to life by a North Korean defector on the show’s writing team.

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