The previous administrations of the Republic of Korea have so far pursued dual objectives - realizing an ultimate goal of unification and addressing a practical issue of North Korea’s nuclear pursuit. To that end, the governments of the past have repeated a cycle of appeasement policy toward the North, which focuses on dialogue and cooperation, and coercive policy, which emphasizes sanctions and pressure. However, we are now confronted with a solemn reality where inter-Korean relations are severed amidst North Korea’s increasingly sophisticated nuclear advancement. Therefore, now is the time to pursue a more sustainable and realistic policy on North Korea and unification to harbor peace and unification on the Peninsula. This session aims to reflect on the existing policies and discuss a future-oriented policy toward North Korea and unification.<