Analysis of N. Korea delegation visit to S. Korea 북한 대표단 방문 남북관계 전망 전문가 연결 HD

For an in-depth look at the meaning, implications and prospects that might arise out of this surprise visit by the North Korean delegation,.... we are joined on the line by Doctor Kim Hyun-wook , Professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy... Doctor Kim, thanks for joining us this evening. 1. This visit is historic and could have great implications for improved inter-Korean ties. The delegation is by far the highest-ranking to come to the South in recent memory… why do you think they decided to come and what is the significance of these specific officials coming? 2. To most people this seems like a rather spontaneous visit,… is there any historic precedent for surprise high-level talks between the Koreas?... Surely this trip must have been planned by North Korea for quite a while? 3. The North Korean delegation have been holding talks with South Korea′s top security official, Kim Kwan-jin and Seoul′s Unification Minister today… so they obviously aren′t just here to watch the closing ceremony of the Asian Games… could today′s talks potentially serve as a key moment for inter-Korean ties over the next months and years? Thank you, Doctor Kim for your time this evening. That was Doctor Kim Hyun-wook from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy on the surprise visit to South Korea by a delegation of three of North Korea′s most powerful officials.