Reunification of Korea: A Forty Year Stalemate,
Abstract
Since 1948 when formal separate governments were established by North and South Korea the goal of reunification has been one stated consistently by both countries. That goal was attempted by violent means when North Korea attacked south in 1950. Following the armistice in 1953 until today, the governments continue to state reunification as a goal. This project examines historical and current events influencing that possibility. Data was gathered using literature search and personal interviews with analysts at public policy research institutes, DOD and Korean governmental agencies. Four areas are most often referred to when discussing current avenues towards reunification: Sports/Olympics, Humanitarian Aid, Parliamentary Talks, and Economics/Trade. In addition, there exist political concerns, military threat, and economic diversity between the Koreas which impact significantly on the reunification process. The conclusion is that while reunification is a stated goal, the ability to settle sharp differences between the governments is not one to be gained in the near future and perhaps not at all.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA167578
Entities
People
- Robert P. Plimpton
Organizations
- United States Army War College