 In 2011 it was reported that Russia would write off 90% of the North Korean debt and in return Russia would be allowed to invest in North Korean projects in the energy, health and education sectors, as reported in 2012.One of the major projects planned by Russia was to build a gas pipeline to energy-hungry South Korea through North Korea.The multi-billion-dollar project is, however, unlikely to be realized as North and South Korea are still "de jure" at war.