North Korean soldiers photograph Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, in March as he visits the Joint Security Area inside the Korean Demilitarized Zone. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean K. Harp/ Army)
CNBC: North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official end to war
* Ahead of a summit next week between North Korean premier Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-In, lawmakers from the neighboring states were thought to be negotiating the details of a joint statement that could outline an end to the confrontation.
* Pyongyang and Seoul have technically been at war since the 1950-1953 Korean conflict ended with a truce — and not a peace treaty.
North and South Korea are in talks to announce a permanent end to the officially declared military conflict between the two countries, daily newspaper Munhwa Ilbo reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed South Korean official.
Ahead of a summit next week between North Korean premier Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, lawmakers from the neighboring states were thought to be negotiating the details of a joint statement that could outline an end to the confrontation.
Kim and Moon could also discuss returning the heavily-fortified demilitarized zone separating them to its original state, the newspaper said.
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WNU Editor: I speculated a few months ago that the first step that must happen before North and South Korea can enter into peace talks and reconconciliation is to agree to the formal end of the Korean war. Now it looks like this is exactly what is going to happen.
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Memories
I was at the initial spot when talks first took place in 1951
This is amazing.
This is a big deal!!
Is this "amazing?" Is it a "big deal?" Very respectfully I would suggest reserving judgment until the final product is seen. With that said, while there is allot that can still go wrong, the progress does seem to have been remarkable.
For getting us to the point where we are now, I credit Trump diplomacy. It is the only new variable in the equation. Getting Russia and China to agree to sanctions has been amazing. I am forced to wonder what concessions we made to those countries in order to get this done. I'm sure that while worth it the price was steep.
Another aspect that seems underreported but I believe very important is during the campaign candidate Trump called out South Korea by name as a user of America. The South Koreans were served notice that America might not be willing to serve as their chumps for an indefinite period of time. This probably sent a very powerful message to them that perhaps they should seriously try and reach a peaceful accommodation with their northern neighbor. As stated, there still is ALLOT that can go wrong.
We will remain strong supporters of Korea and Japan so tell Russia keepers to stay home and watch what China tries to do
Fred,
No one suggested we were not going to be strong supporters of South Korea and Japan. In fact, Japan has been building up its military at a fast pace. Also, South Korea is looking at expanding and upgrading its submarine fleet. Once American deployments are reasonable combined with reasonable demands being placed on America and the American military I would expect relations between South Korea and Japan and the US to be better than they are now.
If your standard line to anyone who doesn't fully agree with your position is going to be to refer to them as a "Russia keeper" it is going to be difficult to have frank dialogue on any of this.
"...and watch what China tries to do." I think we can agree it is always going to be prudent to keep a close eye on the actions of one of the world's most powerful countries.
North Korea will not give up nukes
They also will not unite with south
They will sign peace treaty
We can all now have parades
"North Korea will not give up nukes." I agree. South Korea needs to develop their own domestic nuclear weapons program.
"They also will not unite with South." I agree here as well. The cultures are to different now at this point for reunification to be possible except that which might be imposed by force. If by signing a peace treaty this ends hostility and state of war, this would be a good thing.
"We can all now have parades." The governments of North and South Korea can make those decisions.
I love parades
Wave little American flags made in china
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