China and South Korea are both trying to figure out how to solve the “North Korea Problem”.
The problem is that any solution would likely involve both countries getting flooded with refugees, which neither wants.
Re: “refugees” - forget about that. It is NOT a concern of China. its merely a US media-bubble talking point. China can have 500,000 troops on the border (if they don’t already) and have it sealed tight within days. They have no fear or compunction about doing so. What they DO fear is chaos they can’t manage, and US/ Japan meddling - so they will absolutely manage it.
They won’t have any reporters, they don’t have asinine western-style SJW’s around, and above all - the Chinese people will 100% support their regime to seal the borders in time of crisis.
China and North Korea work together, not China and South Korea.
Then again, if China and South Korea are now working together, it means that China has extended hegemony beyond North Korea’s borders into the South, which is really bad news.
I would believe the NK populace freed from the Peoples Tyranny of NK would be contained willingly in their own land as long as they see progress, jobs, but primarily food coming their way. Certainly some would want to join family in the South, but primarily they would be happier at home living free of the oppressive regime.
Amazing what a good meal, and prospects for more such good meals, as well the prospect of jobs, and education, self sustainment will do. Home is where the heart is no matter the conditions, but if conditions improve the heart grows fonder.