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Analysis: What to expect after the inter-Korean talks

Analysis suggests that Park administration's handling of crisis not that different from previous progressive administrations

After the extremely long talks between South and North Korea, the two Koreas have reached an agreement that mainly suspends the current conflict and resumes reunions of divided families.

Despite the agreement, South Korean experts and observers are still uncertain regarding the future of inter-Korean relations, and those doing business with North Korea are concerned about running into financial problems they have no legal protections for.

Cha Du-hyeogn, former secretary to President Lee Myung-bak for crisis information, gave the South Korean government a B+ for reaching this agreement.

“It is meaningful that the agreement removed the potential for extreme military