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The inter-Korean leaflet launch saga: winners and losers

Kim Jong Un succeeded in communicating the North's frustration, while Moon Jae-in's inter-Korean efforts lie in tatters

North Korea’s bizarre recent outburst over anti-regime leaflets, starting with Kim Yo Jong’s statement on June 4, sparked a tumultuous series of events.

The whole affair is now speedily fading into the background, however, following Kim Jong Un’s suspension of plans for “military action” against the South just a couple of weeks ago.

Here’s who gained and lost the most from the leaflet-launch saga.

CHAIRMAN KIM: BLOWING OFF STEAM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has had pent-up rage and resentment against South Korean President Moon Jae-in following the February 2019 U.S.-DPRK summit in Hanoi.

Moon had recommended Kim participate