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However, Pyongyang ignored Seoul’s offer to conduct a joint search for the body.
Impacts
Pyongyang will probably wait for Moon’s successor to take office (in May 2022) before trying anything new.
South Korea’s efforts to find ways around sanctions create tension in Seoul’s alliance with Washington.
Kim may refrain from provocative missile tests for now, hoping to help Donald Trump get re-elected as US president next month.
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