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North Korea destroys roads to the South

In a significant escalation of tensions between North and South Korea, some of the historic roads...

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14.56 16 Oct 2024


North Korea destroys roads to the South


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14.56 16 Oct 2024


In a significant escalation of tensions between North and South Korea, some of the historic roads that used to connect the two parts of the country, divided since the war in the 1950’s, have been blown up! So, what does this mean geopolitically?

Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Hazel Smith from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and author of ‘North Korea: Markets and Military Rule’.


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