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Progress in a Closed Country

Posted on October 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Simon Miller, Mercy Corps' program officer for the Korean Peninsula, shares his experiences, and discusses some of the difficulties of working in North Korea.
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Two Koreas, One Economy?

Posted on August 20, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
The August summit between North and South Korea could result in peace between the two countries.
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A Path to Global Disarmament

Posted on October 9, 2006
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
The world's response to potential nuclear states could have a major influence on global security and produce possible domino effects.
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Winning One for the GIPper?

Posted on August 3, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Trade
The Gaeseong Industrial Park is the centerpiece of new inter-Korean economic cooperation. Will the US play along?
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