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The key factors of German unification and Korea's unification diplomacy

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Shin, Sung-won


Seoul:Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security

Date 2014-04
Series Title; No IFANS Brief
Pages 10
Subject Country South Korea(Asia and Pacific)
Language English
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Original Format pdf
Subject Government and Law < National security
Holding IFANS; KDI School