As the economy grows, N. Korea grows more defiant



Evergreen As the economy grows, N. Korea grows more defiant Signs on the ground indicate increased wealth, making need for foreign assistance less urgent Georgy Toloraya \| Nadezhda Toloraya October 8, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue Are there contradictions in North Korean policies? The North is sending out mixed signals. On the one hand, it is continuing its diplomatic offensive – sending Foreign Minister Ri Su Young to the UN and a number of important countries, including Russia. It has also sent its most influential foreign policy figure (a Korean equivalent of Henry Kissinger), Kan Seuk Ju, to Europe. The bombshell visit of the ruling “troika” to South Korea crowned this policy of outreach. On the other hand, that does not mean North Korea is ready to agree to the “conditions” for dialogue named by the © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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As the economy grows, N. Korea grows more defiant

Signs on the ground indicate increased wealth, making need for foreign assistance less urgent

Georgy Toloraya | Nadezhda Toloraya October 8, 2014

As the economy grows, N. Korea grows more defiant

Eric Lafforgue

Are there contradictions in North Korean policies? The North is sending out mixed signals.

On the one hand, it is continuing its diplomatic offensive – sending Foreign Minister Ri Su Young to the UN and a number of important countries, including Russia. It has also sent its most influential foreign policy figure (a Korean equivalent of Henry Kissinger), Kan Seuk Ju, to Europe. The bombshell visit of the ruling “troika” to South Korea crowned this policy of outreach.

On the other hand, that does not mean North Korea is ready to agree to the “conditions” for dialogue named by the

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