Roh Tae-woo, the former South Korean president who helped engineer landmark agreements between the two Koreas and normalized relations with other communist bloc nations at the end of the Cold War, died Tuesday at the age of 88.
The Agreement on Reconciliation, Non-Aggression, Exchange and Cooperation — which Seoul and Pyongyang signed in 1991 during Roh’s presidency — built a framework for future inter-Korean agreements. That year also saw both Koreas join the United Nations.
Roh Tae-woo, the former South Korean president who helped engineer landmark agreements between the two Koreas and normalized relations with other communist bloc nations at the end of the Cold War, died Tuesday at the age of 88.
The Agreement on Reconciliation, Non-Aggression, Exchange and Cooperation — which Seoul and Pyongyang signed in 1991 during Roh’s presidency — built a framework for future inter-Korean agreements. That year also saw both Koreas join the United Nations.
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
