# A modest proposal: South Korea buys North Korea

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**Created:** [September 7, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-south-korea-buys-north-korea/971097 "2022-09-07T00:44:34Z")\
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There’s an obvious comparison to the re-unification of Germany, which I think cost the former West Germany vast amounts to bring the former East Germany forward. And yet, it was desired, I think. Why wouldn’t South Korea similarly desire re-unification? One reason they might is the population of South Korea is shrinking rapidly, especially young people, so an infusion of people from the north might be a good thing.

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