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North Korea - South Korea relations

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Park Won-gon
Park Won-gon

“The U.S. could boycott the Beijing Games alone, but it is more likely that the U.S. would call for its allies, including Korea, Japan and European countries, to also join the boycott. This could be a burden for the Moon administration as the Beijing Olympics is the administration's one last hope at diplomacy. The U.S. diplomatic boycott restricts President Moon's possible actions, while China would try to bring key allies of the U.S. such as South Korea to Beijing. If China invites Kim Jong-un, President Moon [Moon Jae-in] must go to Beijing.”

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Professor of North Korean studies at Ewha Womans University
19 Nov 2021 8 4
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Shin Beom-chul
Shin Beom-chul

“An end-of-war declaration could be announced by the foreign affairs minister or head of state. It seems that the South Korean government wanted to declare an end to the Korean War at the Beijing Olympics following a summit. However, if the U.S. diplomatically boycotts the Beijing Winter Games and no U.S. officials attend the event, it would be difficult to announce an end-of-war declaration without the U.S.”

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Director of the Center for Diplomacy and Security at the Korea Research Institute for National Strategy
19 Nov 2021 5 4
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Park Jung-won
Park Jung-won

“The pursuit of a solution to the North Korean nuclear issue has now shifted back to a long-term trajectory; there can be no quick fix. If Moon [Moon Jae-in] rushes to hold another summit with the North Korean leader, it will be a meaningless political stunt. Since the perception of 'North Korea' in South Korean society has long been discussed within the framework of biased ideological thinking, or 'camp logic,' the problem of inter-Korean relations has also been framed according to progressive and conservative viewpoints rather than an accurate assessment of the situation. Now is the time to abandon this lunacy.”

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Professor of international law at Dankook University
02 Nov 2021 3 5
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Hong Min
Hong Min

“A large number of headquarters of international organizations are based in Europe and Europe has a bigger say in the U.N., so we need to gain support from European countries. Under the circumstances, the unification minister's visit is also aimed at explaining the government's Korean Peninsula peace process from its perspective to the European nations. The Europe tour can provide an indication that the Moon administration is working hard on talks and cooperation with North Korea, which is significant.”

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Senior researcher at the state-run Korea Institute for National Unification
28 Oct 2021 3 2
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Jon Grevatt
Jon Grevatt

“One of the biggest initial advantages potentially with this launch system is that it will provide South Korea the ability to put satellites into space that provide capability to have a system of surveillance over North Korea - and this will give south Korea the ability to monitor potential North Korea launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. In the next few years, South Korea plans to develop and start operating a series of space launch vehicles from the NARO Space Centre, and these launch vehicles will be putting small vehicles into lower orbit, further increasing South Korea's space defence capabilities. That's the plan and this is the first stage.”

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Defence industry analyst with Janes
21 Oct 2021 8 5
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Shin Jong-woo
Shin Jong-woo

“The missile was showcased during the North's military exhibition on Oct. 11, and the regime launched it soon after the showcase. Though the North fired a tactical weapon this time, it also showed a missile assumed to be an ICBM [intercontinental ballistic missile]. This means that the North is asserting that it may test an ICBM, spoiling the current move for a declaration to officially end the Korean War, unless the U.S. or South Korea agrees to its demands. If the North tests an ICBM, the U.S. will see it as the regime crossing a red line. Given this, Pyongyang appears to be escalating the tension to just below that level to maximize its leverage in talks.”

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Senior researcher at the Korea Defense and Security Forum
20 Oct 2021 4 5
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Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Ramon Pacheco Pardo

“I think that it is one of the issues under discussion among the parties involved in the North Korea issue. The Moon government is openly pressing for an end of war declaration, including the President himself and the ministers of foreign affairs and unification. And it would be an important political move if it happens. North Korea has realized that it has to address U.S.-North Korea and inter-Korean relations in parallel now that Biden is U.S. president. It has also realized that it has to address political relations with the U.S., inter-Korean reconciliation, nuclear issues and possible economic assistance in parallel. This wasn't the case during the Trump years, but it is under Biden.”

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Professor of international relations at King's College London
18 Oct 2021 7 7
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Noh Kyu-duk
Noh Kyu-duk

“I expect more in-depth discussions on various issues at the working level, including the end-of-war declaration. The declaration is meaningful as a gateway to talks for complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

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Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs, MOFA
16 Oct 2021 2 5
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Park Won-gon
Park Won-gon

“The North Korean leader's speech boiled down to his ambition to gain the country recognition as a nuclear-armed state. Given that North Korea stresses the double standards, Kim's [Kim Jong-un] speech means South Korea and the U.S. should not take issue with Pyongyang's weapons development as it is part of the North's self-defense.”

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Professor of North Korean studies at Ewha Womans University
12 Oct 2021 4 5
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Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un

“The United States has been frequently signaling that it's not hostile to our country, but there has been no behavioral ground to believe that it is not. For our descendants we need to be strong. We need to first be strong. The military threats our country is facing is different from what we saw 10, five or three years ago. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula will not be easily resolved due to the U.S. Our enemy is war itself, not a certain country or forces like South Korea and the U.S. But our external efforts for peace does not in any way mean giving up our rights to self-defense.”

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Leader of North Korea
11 Oct 2021 4 5
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Jae-yun Shim
Jae-yun Shim

“It is high time for all the relevant parties to combine their efforts toward a single purpose - peace on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S., in particular, can play a crucial role toward that end. As already stated, the U.S. needs to cherish the spirit of the Singapore Agreement, a move toward peace and reconciliation. The North is desperate to earn equal status to other nations. Once it feels regime safety, it will come forward to the international community as a responsible and 'normal' member, instead of expanding its nuclear capabilities. For this, the easing of international 'retaliations' is necessary and the U.S. role is all the more crucial. This will in turn lead to regional peace and the North's lessened dependence on China, which will be in the interests of the U.S.”

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Journalist at The Korea Times
06 Oct 2021 5 6
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Kim Yong-tae
Kim Yong-tae

“The inter-Korean communication lines were restored after 55 days. North Korea unilaterally suspended and restored the lines and the only thing South Korea said was that it has 'expectations' for the hotline to actually ease military tensions between the two Koreas. North Korea tested missiles multiple times just last week, but President Moon merely suggests a formal end to the Korean War to nearby countries and the Korean people. The South Korean government cannot even say that what the North is doing is a 'provocation'.”

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South Korean politician - Member of the main opposition People Power Party's Supreme Council and Youth Council
04 Oct 2021 3 4
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John Burton
John Burton

“Although North Korea has a bigger military on paper, with more aircraft, tanks, artillery and warships than South Korea, most of these weapons are outdated and would be no match for Seoul's more modern armed forces. It is the main reason why Pyongyang wants to build up its nuclear force as a cost-effective way to reduce spending on large conventional forces. This build-up is setting the stage for a classic action-reaction dynamic where breaking the cycle of rearmament on both sides will be difficult.”

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Former Korea correspondent for the Financial Times
04 Oct 2021 7 5
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Korean Central News Agency
Korean Central News Agency

“The relevant organs decided to restore all the North-South communication lines from 9:00 on Oct. 4 true to his intention. The South Korean authorities should make positive efforts to put the North-South ties on a right track and settle the important tasks which must be prioritized to open up the bright prospect in the future, bearing deep in mind the meaning of the restoration of communication lines.”

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Early morning report by Korean Central News Agency
04 Oct 2021 2 2
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Moon Jae-in
Moon Jae-in

“I have pride in our solid security posture. I have proposed adopting an end-of-war declaration, opening a new era of conciliation and cooperation, to the international community based on such trust and pride.”

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President of South Korea
01 Oct 2021 1 3
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Hua Chunying
Hua Chunying

“Under the current circumstances, the key to breaking the deadlock on the Korean Peninsula and restarting dialogue is that North Korea's justified and reasonable concerns should be taken seriously and addressed. The US should not fall back on empty slogans calling for dialogue, but should demonstrate sincerity and come up with a realistic dialogue proposal. The reversible provisions of North Korea-related UN Security Council resolutions should be activated as soon as possible and necessary adjustments should be made to the existing sanctions, especially those concerning the humanitarian and livelihood of North Korea. This will help restart peninsula dialogue and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. As a close neighbor of the Korean Peninsula, China always supports the two Koreas to improve relations and advance reconciliation and cooperation through dialogue and consultation. We hope relevant measures will play a positive role in improving and developing North-South relations.”

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
30 Sep 2021 5 10
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Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un

“The decision to reactivate the lines is to help realise the expectations and desire of the entire Korean nation for recovery and durable peace in cross-border relations. We have neither aim nor reason to provoke South Korea and no idea to harm it. It is necessary for South Korea to promptly get rid of the delusion, crisis awareness and awareness of getting harmed that it should deter the North's provocation.”

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Leader of North Korea
29 Sep 2021 1 2
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