ABSTRACT

The historic summit between the leaders of the two Koreas in June 2000 gave

new hope for a gradual and peaceful integration of these two countries that have

been separated for more than fifty years. If inter-Korean dialogue proceeds

smoothly with the support of the major powers with interests in the Korean

Peninsula, it will offer an opportunity to reintegrate the divided peninsula and

reposition the area in the changing geopolitical landscape of contemporary

North-East Asia.