April 19, 2024
Analysis

Why Japan is pushing to join the Greater Tumen Initiative

Tokyo sees the multilateral infrastructure project as route to summit with Kim, source says

Japan is planning on joining the Greater Tumen Initiative in the coming weeks, an informed source has told NK News, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pushes for a summit with the North.

The move will preempt the DPRK's possible returning to the multilateral infrastructure project, the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told NK News, and enable Japan to participate in future investment projects involving the DPRK.

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