How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

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How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

The DMZ and surrounding areas are covered with nearly a million landmines — getting rid of them must be a priority

Jessica Lee March 11, 2020

How landmine removal on the Korean peninsula could help build much-needed trust

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Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee is a Senior Research Fellow in the East Asia Program at the Quincy Institute. Jessica's research focuses on the Korean Peninsula, Japan, as well as alliances and strategy in East Asia. Previously, Jessica led the Council of Korean Americans (CKA), a national nonprofit organization of Korean American leaders, and worked as a Resident Fellow at the Pacific Forum CSIS in Honolulu.

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