March 28, 2024
Opinion

What an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang will – and won’t – achieve

A Moon-Kim meeting would represent a welcome thaw, but the fundamentals will not change

On the morning of February 10, South Korean President Moon Jae-in met some unusual guests: a high level North Korean delegation.

Technically, it was led by octogenarian Kim Yong Nam, often described as North Korea’s nominal head of state, but the actual leader of the team was Kim Yo Jong.

Become a member for less than $4 per week.

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.