One Korea

Peaceful Korean reunification would solve a growing nuclear threat, ease regional and geopolitical tensions, and result in significant economic growth and cooperation in resource-rich Northeast Asia. The central assumption of this book is that peace and reunification can be achieved by changing the underlying incentive structure for all North Koreans, and by offering its leaders a safe, honourable and profitable way out of a deteriorating situation. Economic stagnation and increased awareness of the better life beyond their borders has led to growing dissent inside North Korea, while dynastic transition and the rise of a new generation of leaders may have opened a window of opportunity for political acquiescence. This book outlines a strategy to incentivise reunification through a Korean Peace Fund that provides an institutional framework for global elites, corporations and enlightened governments to cooperatively raise $300 billion to give to North Korean power elites, military officers, and common people (over five years) if they acquiesce and agree to reunify under South Korean political leadership. Kim Jong-un would likely be hailed internationally for solving a problem that threatens the lives of millions.