How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism



Analysis How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism While tourism isn't technically prohibited, strict U.S. interpretation of sanctions may hinder trips to the North Daniel Wertz January 23, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Trump in South Korea - The White House - Public domain This commentary reflects the personal views of the author and does not represent the perspective of the National Committee on North Korea. In his 2020 New Year’s Address, South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized “the need to find realistic ways to further advance inter-Korean cooperation,” even in the absence of progress in U.S. nuclear talks with North Korea. In a press conference later that week, President Moon said that facilitating individual South Korean tourist travel to the North could be one such measure. This commentary reflects the personal views of the author and does not represent the perspective of the National Committee on North Korea. In his 2020 New Year’s Address, South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized “the need to find realistic ways to further advance inter-Korean cooperation,” even in the absence of progress in U.S. nuclear talks with North Korea. In a press conference later that week, President Moon said that facilitating individual South Korean tourist travel to the North could be one such measure. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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. © 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 And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

While tourism isn't technically prohibited, strict U.S. interpretation of sanctions may hinder trips to the North

Daniel Wertz January 23, 2020

How differing U.S.-ROK views on sanctions impact potential inter-Korean tourism

President Trump in South Korea - The White House - Public domain

This commentary reflects the personal views of the author and does not represent the perspective of the National Committee on North Korea.

In his 2020 New Year’s Address, South Korean President Moon Jae-in emphasized “the need to find realistic ways to further advance inter-Korean cooperation,” even in the absence of progress in U.S. nuclear talks with North Korea. In a press conference later that week, President Moon said that facilitating individual South Korean tourist travel to the North could be one such measure.