North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently decided to scrap the long-standing narrative of national reunification, declaring that inter-Korean relations are not fraternal but hostile in nature. While that declaration became a global talking point, it is curiously consistent with recent trends among South Korean young people, who tend to view Kim as being from another planet.
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1. Summary
Vladimir Tikhonov, Russian left-wing intellectual based on Oslo, criticize Korean young people for their hostile view on Kim Jong Un, emphasizing the common traits shared by two Koreas such as militarization-based economy. He laments exoticism and alienation prevalent among young Seoulites on their northern brothers. He call for Korean government restore dialogue & communication so hostility can subside and ramp down Korean “war investment” in Eastern Europe.
2. How is this related to sub
(1) Inter-Korean reconciliation: The experts point out rising alienation and marginalization of North Korea in South Korean society( which is more prevalent among young population ) reached a dangerous level which could threaten national reconciliation of Korean Peninsula. They warn that lack of interest in Korean Peninsula peace among Korean electorate could lead to the US and Japan having too much influence in the matter of Korean Peninsula and call for active measures to improve relations with North Korea.