Trump-Kim summit a priceless branding opportunity for Singapore, Sentosa and hotels involved, say industry experts
The images of Singapore – and Sentosa – splashed across the front pages of newspapers and television broadcasts worldwide will not only benefit Singapore’s tourism industry.
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“From a security perspective, you can see why Sentosa is attractive for such meetings,” added Mr Kemp. “It’s much easier to manage a small place, and you could very easily cordon off the whole island.
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Posted on:- 10 May 2018
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Gerrard Villa ·
Works at AIA
Will the highway and roads be suddenly blocked and secured like the last time when the US president visited Spore? Many will be inconvenienced and I was stucked in traffic for 2 hours. Better don’t come Spore; no value add
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Actually if the Summit is held in Sentosa - then it will be easy to protect and secure.
Also it will not choke up the city traffic.
Sentosa also have very posh convention centre, hotel and nice sea view.
Also think that Sentosa has helipad for landing.
Only need to secure the Sentosa gateway (1 main road).
Can also be surrounded by warships for quick exit.
Or can be helipad to Changi Airport.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
When Trump Air Force 1 and Kim Airplane land in Changi Airport - 3 possible path to reach Sentosa :-
(1) Limousine land route - via east cost to nicholl highway to Keppel to Sentosa.
(2) Warship to Sentosa
(3) Heliborne from Changi Airport to Sentosa.
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05 Jun 2018 05:26PM (Updated: 05 Jun 2018 06:37PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ------- Both Trump, Kim and our Government do respond to social media posting.
This is the 1st time Sentosa gazetted for such Head of State Summit --- break the record......
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
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04 Jun 2018 05:25PM (Updated: 04 Jun 2018 06:56PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The area around Shangri-La Hotel Singapore has been designated as a special event area for the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
This was announced in a public order published in the Government Gazette online on Sunday (Jun 3). Extra security measures will be in force for the period between Jun 10 and 14.
Other locations that have been mentioned as possibilities include The Fullerton Hotel in the Marina Bay area and Capella in Sentosa. There has been no confirmation of the venue for the summit.
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So look like Shangri-La is the chosen site for the Summit.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
No need to replan everything - as the Shangrila Dialogue that host many Head of State has just ended - and all security protocol are in place.
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Choy Chee Wei ·
Works at Singapore, Singapore
So why has the Capella been fully booked according to Bloomberg reports? The distance from Capella to Shangri-la is congested and needs to cross a bridge if the US delegation is just staying in Capella. The navy will have to be involved to guarantee security for the trip between Capella and Shangri-la.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Maybe the Sentosa hotel is for backup?
Maybe if the event take more than 1 day - it may happen in Shangri-La in 1 day and another day in Sentosa?
Maybe it is classified where the Summit will eventually take place until 1 or 2 days before the event.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
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29 May 2018 08:03PM
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
At the same time, a "pre-advance" US team was in Singapore to meet North Koreans.
In Singapore, a team of US officials, with a fleet of idling vehicles on standby, was at a hotel on the resort island of Sentosa but declined to comment.
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Some news say Shangri-La is a possible site.
Strangely US team for advance recce is spotted on Sentosa.
Hm Hm ..... look like Shangri-La, Sentosa are possible sites ...... so the sites for the Summit are still not decided.
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Ricky Lim · Singapore
Posted on :- 15 May 2018
SENTOSA ISLAND
There's media speculation that North Korea would prefer the secluded island resort of Sentosa, located about 20 minutes from the city center, because of security reasons.
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ricky l 0 secs ago
Look like both US President Trump and N Korea Leader Kim - do look at social media posting and respond to it. Ha ha ha
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Re-kept why Sentosa was picked for the Trump-Kim Summit :-
Posted on:- 10 May 2018
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Gerrard Villa ·
Works at AIA
Will the highway and roads be suddenly blocked and secured like the last time when the US president visited Spore? Many will be inconvenienced and I was stucked in traffic for 2 hours. Better don’t come Spore; no value add
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Actually if the Summit is held in Sentosa - then it will be easy to protect and secure.
Also it will not choke up the city traffic.
Sentosa also have very posh convention centre, hotel and nice sea view.
Also think that Sentosa has helipad for landing.
Only need to secure the Sentosa gateway (1 main road).
Can also be surrounded by warships for quick exit.
Or can be helipad to Changi Airport.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
When Trump Air Force 1 and Kim Airplane land in Changi Airport - 3 possible path to reach Sentosa :-
(1) Limousine land route - via east cost to nicholl highway to Keppel to Sentosa.
(2) Warship to Sentosa
(3) Heliborne from Changi Airport to Sentosa.
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05 Jun 2018 05:26PM (Updated: 05 Jun 2018 06:37PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha ------- Both Trump, Kim and our Government do respond to social media posting.
This is the 1st time Sentosa gazetted for such Head of State Summit --- break the record......
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on:-
04 Jun 2018 05:25PM (Updated: 04 Jun 2018 06:56PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The area around Shangri-La Hotel Singapore has been designated as a special event area for the upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
This was announced in a public order published in the Government Gazette online on Sunday (Jun 3). Extra security measures will be in force for the period between Jun 10 and 14.
Other locations that have been mentioned as possibilities include The Fullerton Hotel in the Marina Bay area and Capella in Sentosa. There has been no confirmation of the venue for the summit.
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So look like Shangri-La is the chosen site for the Summit.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
No need to replan everything - as the Shangrila Dialogue that host many Head of State has just ended - and all security protocol are in place.
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Choy Chee Wei ·
Works at Singapore, Singapore
So why has the Capella been fully booked according to Bloomberg reports? The distance from Capella to Shangri-la is congested and needs to cross a bridge if the US delegation is just staying in Capella. The navy will have to be involved to guarantee security for the trip between Capella and Shangri-la.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Maybe the Sentosa hotel is for backup?
Maybe if the event take more than 1 day - it may happen in Shangri-La in 1 day and another day in Sentosa?
Maybe it is classified where the Summit will eventually take place until 1 or 2 days before the event.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on:-
29 May 2018 08:03PM
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
At the same time, a "pre-advance" US team was in Singapore to meet North Koreans.
In Singapore, a team of US officials, with a fleet of idling vehicles on standby, was at a hotel on the resort island of Sentosa but declined to comment.
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Some news say Shangri-La is a possible site.
Strangely US team for advance recce is spotted on Sentosa.
Hm Hm ..... look like Shangri-La, Sentosa are possible sites ...... so the sites for the Summit are still not decided.
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Ricky Lim · Singapore
Posted on :- 15 May 2018
SENTOSA ISLAND
There's media speculation that North Korea would prefer the secluded island resort of Sentosa, located about 20 minutes from the city center, because of security reasons.
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ricky l 0 secs ago
Look like both US President Trump and N Korea Leader Kim - do look at social media posting and respond to it. Ha ha ha
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Mr Kemp noted that the summit would also position Singapore as having a “relatively inclusive” culture and society. “It’s really interesting that two countries that are, perhaps, at complete opposite ends of the spectrum around the world have chosen Singapore as the place where they both feel comfortable,” he said.
“I think that says a lot about what Singapore means to political leaders around the world.”
Mr Voedisch added that from a political standpoint, Singapore’s reputation as a “neutral and trustworthy” player on the international stage will also be enhanced. “Singapore can also play up the image of a positive peacemaker,” he said. “That’s an added value that can come out of that.”
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“I think that says a lot about what Singapore means to political leaders around the world.”
Mr Voedisch added that from a political standpoint, Singapore’s reputation as a “neutral and trustworthy” player on the international stage will also be enhanced. “Singapore can also play up the image of a positive peacemaker,” he said. “That’s an added value that can come out of that.”
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Re-kept of why Singapore was chosen and both feel comfortable.
Posted on:-
13 Jul 2017
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We are consistent with our priniciple of :-
"Make friends with all and make no enemies".
"Forge mutual benefits with Win-Win outcome".
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
广结善缘。
善哉，善哉。
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We are consistent with our priniciple of :-
"Make friends with all and make no enemies".
"Forge mutual benefits with Win-Win outcome".
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
广结善缘。
善哉，善哉。
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Ricky Lim ·
“I think that says a lot about what Singapore means to political leaders around the world.”
Mr Voedisch added that from a political standpoint, Singapore’s reputation as a “neutral and trustworthy” player on the international stage will also be enhanced. “Singapore can also play up the image of a positive peacemaker,” he said. “That’s an added value that can come out of that.”
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Posted on:- Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Actually China got to ponder on a simple but extremely strategic question :-
(1) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with US and the West --- in time of tension?
(2) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with Taiwan - in time of tension?
(3) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with ASEAN - in time of tension?
The answer to these 3 questions - will help China to determine whether China will want to pressure and squeeze Singapore unnecessarily.
This is a strategic question that China want to consider and ponder very carefully - when it come a time there will be a mammoth confrontation between the East and West.
China will want to take a cue from the West and Russia confrontation in Aleppo - where there is "no trusted bridge" --- it has become a "killing field".
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Once this "trusted bridge" is dismantled, it will be difficult to go back.
When a mammoth confrontation between East and West come ---- there will be "no trusted bridge" to go in between - to prevent a potential mammoth conflict.
China will have to ponder and think about this very carefully ---- because to Singapore, it is a very simple calculation :-
Singapore will calculate and add up the sum
(i) Economically, what is the best way we can survive and thrive
(ii) Security wise, what is the best way Singapore can be safe and secured.
With the above 2 calculation, Singapore will take a calculated risk ---- for the sake of National Interest.
But when the "trusted bridge for peace" is dismantled ---- it may work to the disadvantage to both China and US - should a mammoth confrontation arises - as miscalculation, miscomm, suspicion arises.
What ensue will be a World War 3.
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore never take sides in the South China Sea.
Singapore stand is amicable resolution of dispute - and the recent China and Philippines amicable development in South China Sea is a welcome outcome.
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore in the past have :-
(1) Coax China to open up and achieve Economic integration with the World and prosper now - to become the 2nd World largest Economy in the World.
(2) Bridge China and Taiwan to resolve differences in Singapore 2015.
(3) Bridge China and US - to interact and stay engage from all level for the last few years.
(4) Bridge China and ASEAN to engage economically.
(5) Help China to develop Eco-city - starting with Suzhou, Tianjin and now Chongqing
--- so cannot imagine China will want to squeeze Singapore economically, squeeze our port activities and now even held our military assets.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
So indeed as the prophecy say on Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT --- Singapore will be the "little red dot" ----- that play the role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West" ......
为仆先知
The above comments should refer to "US (the West) and N Korea (the East)".
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Mr Voedisch added that from a political standpoint, Singapore’s reputation as a “neutral and trustworthy” player on the international stage will also be enhanced. “Singapore can also play up the image of a positive peacemaker,” he said. “That’s an added value that can come out of that.”
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Re-kept of why Singapore (a little red-dot) is a "neutral and trustworthy - positive peacemaker".
Posted on:- Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Actually China got to ponder on a simple but extremely strategic question :-
(1) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with US and the West --- in time of tension?
(2) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with Taiwan - in time of tension?
(3) Does China want a trusted "bridge" between China with ASEAN - in time of tension?
The answer to these 3 questions - will help China to determine whether China will want to pressure and squeeze Singapore unnecessarily.
This is a strategic question that China want to consider and ponder very carefully - when it come a time there will be a mammoth confrontation between the East and West.
China will want to take a cue from the West and Russia confrontation in Aleppo - where there is "no trusted bridge" --- it has become a "killing field".
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Once this "trusted bridge" is dismantled, it will be difficult to go back.
When a mammoth confrontation between East and West come ---- there will be "no trusted bridge" to go in between - to prevent a potential mammoth conflict.
China will have to ponder and think about this very carefully ---- because to Singapore, it is a very simple calculation :-
Singapore will calculate and add up the sum
(i) Economically, what is the best way we can survive and thrive
(ii) Security wise, what is the best way Singapore can be safe and secured.
With the above 2 calculation, Singapore will take a calculated risk ---- for the sake of National Interest.
But when the "trusted bridge for peace" is dismantled ---- it may work to the disadvantage to both China and US - should a mammoth confrontation arises - as miscalculation, miscomm, suspicion arises.
What ensue will be a World War 3.
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore never take sides in the South China Sea.
Singapore stand is amicable resolution of dispute - and the recent China and Philippines amicable development in South China Sea is a welcome outcome.
0
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ricky l 0 seconds ago
Singapore in the past have :-
(1) Coax China to open up and achieve Economic integration with the World and prosper now - to become the 2nd World largest Economy in the World.
(2) Bridge China and Taiwan to resolve differences in Singapore 2015.
(3) Bridge China and US - to interact and stay engage from all level for the last few years.
(4) Bridge China and ASEAN to engage economically.
(5) Help China to develop Eco-city - starting with Suzhou, Tianjin and now Chongqing
--- so cannot imagine China will want to squeeze Singapore economically, squeeze our port activities and now even held our military assets.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
So indeed as the prophecy say on Thu, Dec 1, 2016 5:26 PM SGT --- Singapore will be the "little red dot" ----- that play the role "as a neutral host, and an economic and security gateway between the East and the West" ......
为仆先知
The above comments should refer to "US (the West) and N Korea (the East)".
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Ricky Lim ·
And while hotels involved in the summit – whether host hotel Capella, or the hotels the foreign delegations will be staying at – will undoubtedly have its work cut out for them, hospitality experts noted that they will experience “priceless benefits”.
“If you are good enough for the President of the United States, then you’re good enough for anyone,” said Kevin Wee, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management at Nanyang Polytechnic.
“Let’s say security-conscious billionaires want to book entire floors for their entourage,” he explained. “They might say that if Capella or Shangri-La have met the President’s needs, they should be able to meet your needs.”
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Posted on:- 29 May 2018
Ricky Lim · Singapore
If the Summit is held in Sentosa ---- many tourists will come to Sentosa after the Summit.......
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“If you are good enough for the President of the United States, then you’re good enough for anyone,” said Kevin Wee, a senior lecturer in hospitality and tourism management at Nanyang Polytechnic.
“Let’s say security-conscious billionaires want to book entire floors for their entourage,” he explained. “They might say that if Capella or Shangri-La have met the President’s needs, they should be able to meet your needs.”
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Posted on:- 29 May 2018
Ricky Lim · Singapore
If the Summit is held in Sentosa ---- many tourists will come to Sentosa after the Summit.......
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Ricky Lim ·
“As a Singaporean, I’m very proud that we are trusted by the United States and DPRK to put this together on such short notice,” she added.
Citing high-level meetings Singapore has hosted in the past, such as the Shangri-La Dialogue and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Mr Voedisch added that the summit will reinforce Singapore’s reputation for being a go-to destination for such meetings.
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13 Feb 2018 06:41AM (Updated: 13 Feb 2018 07:35AM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
People should not throw a cold blanket and not give N Korea a chance to reconcile. World should encourage them, coax them to come forward positively and not clobber them.
It is not easy for a State in isolation to come out and integrate with the World.
Khmer Rouge with more tragic past, when given a chance by China and Asean has helped Cambodia to emerge and join ASEAN.
Likewise China, Vietnam and Laos also have difficult history - and given chance are able to emerge and now do much better with glory success.
肚量大，心量大，脑量自然会大。
肚量小，心量小，自然兵败如山倒。
恶语一出，三年寒。
好话一句，三日暖。
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Eg.
(1) Khmer Rouge has unfortunate past history - where millions die in Cambodia.
But Cambodia has left behind the unfortunate past and join ASEAN - and now is in peace and prosper.
(2) Vietnam like Korea - have N Vietnam and S Vietnam fighting one another with hundred and thousands of death.
Like Cambodia, Vietnam has left behind the unfortunate past and join ASEAN - and now is in peace and prosper.
(3) China also have civil war, external war, revolution - that saw millions of death.
Now China is peaceful, economically strong and prosperous.
So if N Korea if given a chance to come out from isolation, walk on the path of denuclearisation - in exchange for Peace, Economic Development and World Integration ---- why not the World give them a chance, a path ?
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
冤家宜解不宜结。
地藏王菩萨 - 菩提愿：-
“地狱不空，誓不成佛。
众生度尽，方证菩提。”
If no chance (no yellow ribbon) is given for Beings to emerge from sufferings - how can Hell be empty?
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Citing high-level meetings Singapore has hosted in the past, such as the Shangri-La Dialogue and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, Mr Voedisch added that the summit will reinforce Singapore’s reputation for being a go-to destination for such meetings.
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13 Feb 2018 06:41AM (Updated: 13 Feb 2018 07:35AM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
People should not throw a cold blanket and not give N Korea a chance to reconcile. World should encourage them, coax them to come forward positively and not clobber them.
It is not easy for a State in isolation to come out and integrate with the World.
Khmer Rouge with more tragic past, when given a chance by China and Asean has helped Cambodia to emerge and join ASEAN.
Likewise China, Vietnam and Laos also have difficult history - and given chance are able to emerge and now do much better with glory success.
肚量大，心量大，脑量自然会大。
肚量小，心量小，自然兵败如山倒。
恶语一出，三年寒。
好话一句，三日暖。
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Eg.
(1) Khmer Rouge has unfortunate past history - where millions die in Cambodia.
But Cambodia has left behind the unfortunate past and join ASEAN - and now is in peace and prosper.
(2) Vietnam like Korea - have N Vietnam and S Vietnam fighting one another with hundred and thousands of death.
Like Cambodia, Vietnam has left behind the unfortunate past and join ASEAN - and now is in peace and prosper.
(3) China also have civil war, external war, revolution - that saw millions of death.
Now China is peaceful, economically strong and prosperous.
So if N Korea if given a chance to come out from isolation, walk on the path of denuclearisation - in exchange for Peace, Economic Development and World Integration ---- why not the World give them a chance, a path ?
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
冤家宜解不宜结。
地藏王菩萨 - 菩提愿：-
“地狱不空，誓不成佛。
众生度尽，方证菩提。”
If no chance (no yellow ribbon) is given for Beings to emerge from sufferings - how can Hell be empty?
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Ricky Lim ·
Thadoe Htut ·
MISY
That is obviously the fault with geopolitics. In the end, everything is a puppet show on the old school Capitalist vs. Communist. Remember, the cold war isn't exactly over. The way is see it is the current era is merely a pause, fallout of the communist bloc and the dominance of a single world power, before that power also dillutes itself. Sooner or later this global stage is also going to come crashing down like rotten wood pillars. Nothing has changed, but the names and the facades representing the powers. I pray that day wouldn't come.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Thadoe Htut - Many Countries in the World has blurred the line of old school Capitalist (Market Economy) vs State-Planned Economy.
Russia, China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia etc have already adopted Capitalism (Market Economy) - and integrate with the World. This economic integration alone - has lead to true integration with the World - and everyone's economy is at stake if conflict flare up between the old school of Capitalism vs Planned Economy.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
In fact, Countries like Russia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia --- has some sort of democracy - where Government are elected.
China Government is not directly elected by the people, but they have a system to elect their Government - which is election within their Party.
So the political ideology between the 2 old schools --- will no longer contribute to the cause of big clash between the 2 old schools.
As can be seen, China and Russia both supported US initiative to on denuclearisation in Korean Peninsula.
But old fissures still do exist between the 2 old schools - even though there are communication, contacts, business between the 2 old schools.
But the fissures in terms of ideologies and economic principles are not wide - and unlikely to cause 2 schools to fight over it.
But geopolitical influence and power play - is the actual underlying issue that are causing some strains -- like US vs China, US vs Russia --- where traditionally US is the dorminant player.
The uprising of China is causing discomfort to US.
So diplomacy and business is vital to cushion - any conflict and confrontation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
In the past, we have Elder Statesman like Mr Lee KY to talk about World issues - and his insightful views are valued by World Leaders.
Now Mr Lee KY has left us ---- we will have to rely on collective views through media, social media - to provide insightful views that hopefully are helpful to prevent conflicts from flaring up.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
And denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula --- is the single most critical issue that must be handle carefully between S Korea, US, Japan, China, Russia vs N Korea ---- because potentially it can flare up - and result in a nuclear war - where its destructive consequences will be beyond any humanity can handle.
(1) Nuclear contamination can spread 3,000 km to beyond radius wide.
(2) Nuclear atmospheric explosion can knock out all electrical plants, water plants, kill food source --- and all humans can perish within 7 days - without food, water and electricity.
The consequences are unimagineable --- if they are not managed carefully.
Now, there is some "silver lining" arising (a vital "window period") --- and it is important the politicians can take advantage of it and handle the denuclearisation carefully.
People with good insights can help to contribute "solutiuons" that can be accepted by both parties - which hopefully can help to break the impasse.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
If US, S Korea vs N Korea (plus others like China, Japan and Russia) ---- are unable to handle this "silver lining", this "window period" well) ----- what comes later in this few months ---- can be "unimagineable" ---- where "all hell can break loose" ---- and all humanity can perish ---- if it turn out to be a "nuclear winter".
(1) Asia Pacific and US may perish first.
(2) Subsequently "nuclear winter" may cover the whole Earth --- and all humanity may perish with it.
However, if the Korean denuclearisation issue is handle well ------ denuclearisation may become possible --- and N Korea for the 1st time may follow the footstep of China, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos ---- to integrate with the World "seamlessly" --- and benefit from the Peace, Economic Development and the subsequent prosperity ---- like anyone else.
So this "window period" ---- is very vital to "Humanity" and should be handle "very carefully".
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MISY
That is obviously the fault with geopolitics. In the end, everything is a puppet show on the old school Capitalist vs. Communist. Remember, the cold war isn't exactly over. The way is see it is the current era is merely a pause, fallout of the communist bloc and the dominance of a single world power, before that power also dillutes itself. Sooner or later this global stage is also going to come crashing down like rotten wood pillars. Nothing has changed, but the names and the facades representing the powers. I pray that day wouldn't come.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Thadoe Htut - Many Countries in the World has blurred the line of old school Capitalist (Market Economy) vs State-Planned Economy.
Russia, China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia etc have already adopted Capitalism (Market Economy) - and integrate with the World. This economic integration alone - has lead to true integration with the World - and everyone's economy is at stake if conflict flare up between the old school of Capitalism vs Planned Economy.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
In fact, Countries like Russia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia --- has some sort of democracy - where Government are elected.
China Government is not directly elected by the people, but they have a system to elect their Government - which is election within their Party.
So the political ideology between the 2 old schools --- will no longer contribute to the cause of big clash between the 2 old schools.
As can be seen, China and Russia both supported US initiative to on denuclearisation in Korean Peninsula.
But old fissures still do exist between the 2 old schools - even though there are communication, contacts, business between the 2 old schools.
But the fissures in terms of ideologies and economic principles are not wide - and unlikely to cause 2 schools to fight over it.
But geopolitical influence and power play - is the actual underlying issue that are causing some strains -- like US vs China, US vs Russia --- where traditionally US is the dorminant player.
The uprising of China is causing discomfort to US.
So diplomacy and business is vital to cushion - any conflict and confrontation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
In the past, we have Elder Statesman like Mr Lee KY to talk about World issues - and his insightful views are valued by World Leaders.
Now Mr Lee KY has left us ---- we will have to rely on collective views through media, social media - to provide insightful views that hopefully are helpful to prevent conflicts from flaring up.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
And denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula --- is the single most critical issue that must be handle carefully between S Korea, US, Japan, China, Russia vs N Korea ---- because potentially it can flare up - and result in a nuclear war - where its destructive consequences will be beyond any humanity can handle.
(1) Nuclear contamination can spread 3,000 km to beyond radius wide.
(2) Nuclear atmospheric explosion can knock out all electrical plants, water plants, kill food source --- and all humans can perish within 7 days - without food, water and electricity.
The consequences are unimagineable --- if they are not managed carefully.
Now, there is some "silver lining" arising (a vital "window period") --- and it is important the politicians can take advantage of it and handle the denuclearisation carefully.
People with good insights can help to contribute "solutiuons" that can be accepted by both parties - which hopefully can help to break the impasse.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
If US, S Korea vs N Korea (plus others like China, Japan and Russia) ---- are unable to handle this "silver lining", this "window period" well) ----- what comes later in this few months ---- can be "unimagineable" ---- where "all hell can break loose" ---- and all humanity can perish ---- if it turn out to be a "nuclear winter".
(1) Asia Pacific and US may perish first.
(2) Subsequently "nuclear winter" may cover the whole Earth --- and all humanity may perish with it.
However, if the Korean denuclearisation issue is handle well ------ denuclearisation may become possible --- and N Korea for the 1st time may follow the footstep of China, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos ---- to integrate with the World "seamlessly" --- and benefit from the Peace, Economic Development and the subsequent prosperity ---- like anyone else.
So this "window period" ---- is very vital to "Humanity" and should be handle "very carefully".
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Posted on :-
06 Mar 2018 07:18PM (Updated: 06 Mar 2018 08:08PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The two Koreas have agreed to hold a summit at their border in April, with Pyongyang saying it would consider abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees, Seoul said Tuesday (Mar 6).
If confirmed by Pyongyang, the offer would mark the first time under the current leadership the North had declared itself willing to discuss conditions under which it might consider giving up its nuclear arsenal - a move it has previously insisted was firmly off the negotiating table.
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Wow fantastic.
The World will be overjoy with N Korea wise decision.
The social media effort is really worthwhile :-
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Think for the denuclearisation talk to progress and succeed, important to emphasize the following :-
(1) Security assurance that N Korea will not be attack. The same go for S Korea - to be assured that it will not be attacked.
Security and safety are paramount.
(2) Economic development, lifting of sanctions, business, investment etc --- can then be discussed in conjunction to denuclearisation talk.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
N Korea should take the cue and solace from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos --- that it is possible to follow their footstep to emerge from isolation - and integrate successfully with the World whether economically, socially, politically, militarily --- without causing harm to their Government or People.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
菩萨行，大成功！
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on :- 13 Feb 2018
Yeok Fong Yong
Like East Germany where the Dictator needs to be deposed of, North Korea needs to go through the same process.
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Unker Will
Kim has archived what he wanted i.e. to let his country men and women to participate in the Games Let's see what is his next move when the Game is over and I suspect he will be back to his threatening self again. Now that he has seen what the South is like and with the knowledge that the South is so so over willing to accept the North in terms of unification between the both side....he sees that as South's greatest weakness.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
People should not throw a cold blanket and not give N Korea a chance to reconcile. World should encourage them, coax them to come forward positively and not clobber them.
It is not easy for a State in isolation to come out and integrate with the World.
Khmer Rouge with more tragic past, when given a chance by China and Asean has helped Cambodia to emerge and join ASEAN.
Likewise China, Vietnam and Laos also have difficult history - and given chance are able to emerge and now do much better with glory success.
肚量大，心量大，脑量自然会大。
肚量小，心量小，自然兵败如山倒。
恶语一出，三年寒。
好话一句，三日暖。
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Kevin O'Neill · Sydney, Australia
He's playing wedge politics...courting South Korea and threatening the US to drive division between the allies
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Ricky Lim · Singapore
N Korea is not stupid. They know it will not work - because the sanction is still effective and the alliance are still in place.
Give them a chance to win trust and give them a chance to break out from this isolation.
Only if the World give them chance, will they not hold on to their nuclear as defense.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on:- 10 Feb 2018 02:57PM (Updated: 10 Feb 2018 03:08PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Let hope there is a breakthrough in eventual permanent peace in Korean Peninsula.
Let hope security assurance and peace deal can be sealed for both Koreas.
Let hope economic integration, business deal, investment deal, travel deal can be secured.
And finally, let hope the final denuclearisation can be secured in Korea Peninsula.
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06 Mar 2018 07:18PM (Updated: 06 Mar 2018 08:08PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
The two Koreas have agreed to hold a summit at their border in April, with Pyongyang saying it would consider abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for security guarantees, Seoul said Tuesday (Mar 6).
If confirmed by Pyongyang, the offer would mark the first time under the current leadership the North had declared itself willing to discuss conditions under which it might consider giving up its nuclear arsenal - a move it has previously insisted was firmly off the negotiating table.
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Wow fantastic.
The World will be overjoy with N Korea wise decision.
The social media effort is really worthwhile :-
Posted on:- Posted on:- 25 Feb 2018
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Think for the denuclearisation talk to progress and succeed, important to emphasize the following :-
(1) Security assurance that N Korea will not be attack. The same go for S Korea - to be assured that it will not be attacked.
Security and safety are paramount.
(2) Economic development, lifting of sanctions, business, investment etc --- can then be discussed in conjunction to denuclearisation talk.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
N Korea should take the cue and solace from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos --- that it is possible to follow their footstep to emerge from isolation - and integrate successfully with the World whether economically, socially, politically, militarily --- without causing harm to their Government or People.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
菩萨行，大成功！
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on :- 13 Feb 2018
Yeok Fong Yong
Like East Germany where the Dictator needs to be deposed of, North Korea needs to go through the same process.
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Unker Will
Kim has archived what he wanted i.e. to let his country men and women to participate in the Games Let's see what is his next move when the Game is over and I suspect he will be back to his threatening self again. Now that he has seen what the South is like and with the knowledge that the South is so so over willing to accept the North in terms of unification between the both side....he sees that as South's greatest weakness.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
People should not throw a cold blanket and not give N Korea a chance to reconcile. World should encourage them, coax them to come forward positively and not clobber them.
It is not easy for a State in isolation to come out and integrate with the World.
Khmer Rouge with more tragic past, when given a chance by China and Asean has helped Cambodia to emerge and join ASEAN.
Likewise China, Vietnam and Laos also have difficult history - and given chance are able to emerge and now do much better with glory success.
肚量大，心量大，脑量自然会大。
肚量小，心量小，自然兵败如山倒。
恶语一出，三年寒。
好话一句，三日暖。
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Kevin O'Neill · Sydney, Australia
He's playing wedge politics...courting South Korea and threatening the US to drive division between the allies
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Ricky Lim · Singapore
N Korea is not stupid. They know it will not work - because the sanction is still effective and the alliance are still in place.
Give them a chance to win trust and give them a chance to break out from this isolation.
Only if the World give them chance, will they not hold on to their nuclear as defense.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on:- 10 Feb 2018 02:57PM (Updated: 10 Feb 2018 03:08PM)
Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Let hope there is a breakthrough in eventual permanent peace in Korean Peninsula.
Let hope security assurance and peace deal can be sealed for both Koreas.
Let hope economic integration, business deal, investment deal, travel deal can be secured.
And finally, let hope the final denuclearisation can be secured in Korea Peninsula.
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Ricky Lim · ·
Singapore
Posted on:- 05 Feb 2018
Frank Lyon ·
Singapore
We can all hope for a peaceful and engaging Olympics this year with North and South Korea competing side by side. I do worry that north Korea is only sending a non-family diplomat as Kim sees them as expendable. I think it would be prudent to be very alert to any and all actions by the North in and out of South Korea.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
I think we should not be too quick to 2nd guess that N Korea is not sending a non-family diplomat and hence is not sincere.
This diplomat is quite a high profile official.
Asia culture is quite different from the West - where what it seems unimportant move could be an important move. Thus reading too much into it may lead to misinterpretation.
So let keep a watchful eyes on the development with mindful breath - and hope that real breakthrough can come - if not now, hopefully in the near future.
It is very clear that N Korea, US, S Korea or Japan, China and Russia - not much less Asia Pacific Countries want to see a war breakout in Korean Peninsula --- because it hurts everyone.
Let's hope something can be work out - and eventually resolve the tension in Korean Peninsula and lead to denuclearisation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
See things can change.
Seems like N Korea does respond to social media.
Asia culture is quite different from the West - where what it seems unimportant move could be an important move. Thus reading too much into it may lead to misinterpretation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
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08 Feb 2018 11:45AM
Ricky Lim · Singapore
There are 2 options for talk :-
(1) Put a stick in front of the table and say let's talk - else whack you with a stick.
(2) Let us talk - this issue has bug us for very long - and it is unpleasant and painful for both of us.
Let us talk to work out something.
Do you think N Korea will respond better to Option 1 or Option 2?
Think N Korea will respond better to Option 2.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on :- 05 Feb 2018
The below opinion will still be useful.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Asia culture is one that start slow, build trust, build confidence, start with something that seems small, a small step, do something that seems unimportant - and slowly move into something that is of interest to both parties.
This is unlike Western culture that go straight into the main topic and want immediate result - that is still cold, very sensitive and still unyielding - and if things don't happen as expected - try to use high-hand tactics. This will not work for Asia culture.
Hence, let S Korea Leaders lead the way in this - as they understand N Korea culture better than anyone do.
"Exchange of Heart" 交心 - is the crux that may lead to breakthrough.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
When Mr Lee Kuan Yew visit China and meet the then Mr Deng Xiao Ping - "Exchange of Heart" 交心 - is the crux that lead to the breakthrough - that change China's heart to integrate with the World economically.
Think this could be possible if the "right key" is used correctly on N Korea.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We should take a cue on how China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - break out from economic and political isolation to embrace the World and integrate with the World economically.
(1) China by "Exchanging of Heart" with Singapore and then open up economically and integrate with the World. China work with someone they can trust - which is Singapore.
(2) Vietnam work with Asean by joining ASEAN to open up economically.
(3) Cambodia, Laos work with both China and joining ASEAN to open up economically.
N Korea will have to work with "someone" he can trust - and do similar things like what China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos did.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
After 15 years of 普度， NKorea for the 1st time agree to denuke talk！
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
If both S Korea and N Korea succeed in denuke talk and lead N Korea to integrate successfully with the World Community economically ---- suggest nominating both President Moon of S Korea and President Kim of N Korea for Nobel Peace prize.
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Singapore
Posted on:- 05 Feb 2018
Frank Lyon ·
Singapore
We can all hope for a peaceful and engaging Olympics this year with North and South Korea competing side by side. I do worry that north Korea is only sending a non-family diplomat as Kim sees them as expendable. I think it would be prudent to be very alert to any and all actions by the North in and out of South Korea.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
I think we should not be too quick to 2nd guess that N Korea is not sending a non-family diplomat and hence is not sincere.
This diplomat is quite a high profile official.
Asia culture is quite different from the West - where what it seems unimportant move could be an important move. Thus reading too much into it may lead to misinterpretation.
So let keep a watchful eyes on the development with mindful breath - and hope that real breakthrough can come - if not now, hopefully in the near future.
It is very clear that N Korea, US, S Korea or Japan, China and Russia - not much less Asia Pacific Countries want to see a war breakout in Korean Peninsula --- because it hurts everyone.
Let's hope something can be work out - and eventually resolve the tension in Korean Peninsula and lead to denuclearisation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
See things can change.
Seems like N Korea does respond to social media.
Asia culture is quite different from the West - where what it seems unimportant move could be an important move. Thus reading too much into it may lead to misinterpretation.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on :-
08 Feb 2018 11:45AM
Ricky Lim · Singapore
There are 2 options for talk :-
(1) Put a stick in front of the table and say let's talk - else whack you with a stick.
(2) Let us talk - this issue has bug us for very long - and it is unpleasant and painful for both of us.
Let us talk to work out something.
Do you think N Korea will respond better to Option 1 or Option 2?
Think N Korea will respond better to Option 2.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Posted on :- 05 Feb 2018
The below opinion will still be useful.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
Asia culture is one that start slow, build trust, build confidence, start with something that seems small, a small step, do something that seems unimportant - and slowly move into something that is of interest to both parties.
This is unlike Western culture that go straight into the main topic and want immediate result - that is still cold, very sensitive and still unyielding - and if things don't happen as expected - try to use high-hand tactics. This will not work for Asia culture.
Hence, let S Korea Leaders lead the way in this - as they understand N Korea culture better than anyone do.
"Exchange of Heart" 交心 - is the crux that may lead to breakthrough.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
When Mr Lee Kuan Yew visit China and meet the then Mr Deng Xiao Ping - "Exchange of Heart" 交心 - is the crux that lead to the breakthrough - that change China's heart to integrate with the World economically.
Think this could be possible if the "right key" is used correctly on N Korea.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
We should take a cue on how China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos - break out from economic and political isolation to embrace the World and integrate with the World economically.
(1) China by "Exchanging of Heart" with Singapore and then open up economically and integrate with the World. China work with someone they can trust - which is Singapore.
(2) Vietnam work with Asean by joining ASEAN to open up economically.
(3) Cambodia, Laos work with both China and joining ASEAN to open up economically.
N Korea will have to work with "someone" he can trust - and do similar things like what China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos did.
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
After 15 years of 普度， NKorea for the 1st time agree to denuke talk！
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Ricky Lim ·
Singapore
If both S Korea and N Korea succeed in denuke talk and lead N Korea to integrate successfully with the World Community economically ---- suggest nominating both President Moon of S Korea and President Kim of N Korea for Nobel Peace prize.
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