Posted by Matt in June 16th, 2008 |
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Much has been written about the rise of Chinese nationalism and its implications for the stability of Northeast Asia. But Korean nationalism could prove to be just as destabilizing.
The two Koreas, even combined, are no match for China’s economic and military might. But the latent intensity of nationalism on both sides of the peninsula’s demilitarized [...]
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Posted by Matt in April 28th, 2008 |
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For the first time in a decade, a North Korean has defected to South Korea by crossing the heavily armed border dividing the two countries. VOA Seoul Correspondent Kurt Achin has more.
South Korean military officials say the North Korean military officer crossed into the South on Sunday.
The officer is being debriefed by South Korean [...]
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