North and South Korean exchange goodwill letters ahead of leadership shift in Seoul
By DW
23 April 2022 |
8:49 am
Outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in staked his legacy on improving ties with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Moon's conservative successor is expected to handle things differently.
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