Perspectives on Korean Unification and Economic Integration

During the last decade of the 20th century, the Korean peninsula was the stage for non-stop, dramatic political and economic events. This volume brings together an unusually broad range of perspectives on US policy towards North Korea, the North Korean economy, and North-South economic cooperation and unification. The year 2000 opened a new chapter on Korean peninsula; the North-South summit in June was no doubt an historical milestone that could lead to major changes on the peninsula. But the fundamental issues herein addressed are still relevant and important. No overnight solutions or magic bullets exist. Essential ingredients for North-South economic cooperation, ranging from regional security matters to policy nuts and bolts, remain little changed. Assembled in this volume are a diverse group of economists and analysts from academia, government and think tanks in the US and South Korea. Topics range from philosophical to practical policy matters. Students, researchers and policymakers in Korea and in the broader issues of economic and political integration should find this volume fresh and insightful.