The Korean Peninsula is never far from the news cycle. Between the presence of nuclear weapons and thousands of U.S. troops, it seems a military confrontation is always just around the corner on the 38th parallel. Even mildly positive developments, such as North Korea recently agreeing with the United States to suspend its uranium enrichment program in exchange for food aid, are met—appropriately—with skepticism and criticism. But occasionally you need to look beyond the level of the nation-state for hope. Inspiration, however small and fleeting, can come from individuals and institutions outside of high diplomacy. Enter global soccer and . . .
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