This paper endeavors to draw a picture showing the expected roles of important players in North Korea's economic reform. It explores the roles of inter-Korean economic cooperation in North Korea's rehabilitation and transition. The measures needed to be taken to encourage North Korea integration with the world economy are also studied, as North Korean issues are closely related to the interests of neighboring powers. (The rest is omitted.)

Executive Summary

I. Introduction

II. Tasks for South Korea in Inducing North Korea's Economic Reform
1. A Review of Economic Assistance from South Korea
2. Facilitation of Stable Inter-Korean Economic Relations through Institutionalization
3. Economic Assistance Aimed at Bottom-Up Changes through the Expansion of Private Economy Activities
4. The Activation of New Special Economic Zones as Instruments for Economic Openness

III. International Cooperation for Inducing Economic Reform in North Korea
1. Further Relaxation of U.S. Economic Sanctions
2.China's Role in Resolving North Korea's Nuclear Issues and Influencing Economic Transition
3. Economic Assistance from Japan through Diplomatic Normalization
4. The Expansion of Regional Cooperation Projects with Russia
5. The European Union's Humanitarian and Development Assistance
6. Expected Roles of International Financial Institutions

IV. Conclusion

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