Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy



News Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy ROK president promises aid if DPRK disarms, but expert says Pyongyang won’t be interested without sanctions relief Ethan Jewell August 15, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends a joint memorial service for martyrs of the Korean Liberation Army, Aug. 14, 2022 \| Image: South Korea’s Office of the President, edited by NK News South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outlined new details of his vision to improve North Korea’s economy and soothe inter-Korean tensions if Pyongyang takes “genuine and substantive” steps toward denuclearization. The president made the remarks during a Liberation Day speech in Seoul on Monday, saying his country could offer a “large-scale food program,” overhaul the DPRK’s air and sea ports, enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen health care infrastructure and even attract foreign investment. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outlined new details of his vision to improve North Korea’s economy and soothe inter-Korean tensions if Pyongyang takes “genuine and substantive” steps toward denuclearization. The president made the remarks during a Liberation Day speech in Seoul on Monday, saying his country could offer a “large-scale food program,” overhaul the DPRK’s air and sea ports, enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen health care infrastructure and even attract foreign investment. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy

ROK president promises aid if DPRK disarms, but expert says Pyongyang won’t be interested without sanctions relief

Ethan Jewell August 15, 2022

Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol attends a joint memorial service for martyrs of the Korean Liberation Army, Aug. 14, 2022 | Image: South Korea’s Office of the President, edited by NK News

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outlined new details of his vision to improve North Korea’s economy and soothe inter-Korean tensions if Pyongyang takes “genuine and substantive” steps toward denuclearization.

The president made the remarks during a Liberation Day speech in Seoul on Monday, saying his country could offer a “large-scale food program,” overhaul the DPRK’s air and sea ports, enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen health care infrastructure and even attract foreign investment.

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