Christopher Green is a lecturer at Leiden University in the Netherlands and heads up the Korean Peninsula work of the International Crisis Group (ICG). Christopher was formerly Manager of International Affairs at the Daily NK.
North Korean dams have the power to release rainwater during monsoons, which can cause significant hurt to the South
More than a reshuffle in Seoul is likely needed for substantive progress
North Korea seems to be adopting a wait-and-see stance towards the South
Seoul cannot and will not take the kind of steps that would be sufficient to satisfy Pyongyang
Rapid response could indicate other inter-Korean activities are on the horizon
Shelving ineffective unilateral sanctions makes sense, but the move is unlikely to jump-start inter-Korean cooperation
DPRK watchers must see the recent storm of speculation as an opportunity to learn where proper expertise really resides
The ruling party's sweeping victory this week stands to have little impact on relations with the North
The hospital's central, symbolic location could reflect growing demand for better medical facilities
While move appears calibrated, odds of it improving U.S.-DPRK diplomacy remain low, for now
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