South Korea’s self-styled ‘Peace games’ have been a sporting success but public reaction suggests it may have failed its bigger test — to generate the support its president needs to make bold moves to improve ties with old enemy North Korea.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been using the Games, which end on Sunday, to help galvanise the public behind his risky policy of re-engagement with the North, an approach that in the past has ended ultimately in disappointment.
A government official voiced surprise at how young South Koreans, seen among Moon’s core supporters, declined to embrace some of his peace

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