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PacNet #23 – North Korea: Cost-Benefit Analysis

ROK President Roh Moo-hyun meets later this week in Washington with U.S. President George W. Bush to attempt, once again, to carve out a common position in dealing with North Korea’s nuclear weapons aspirations. Roh will be urging “sweeter carrots,” while Bush will be calling for “stronger sticks.” They are both right!