North And South Korea Want A No-Fly Zone Over The DMZ. The U.S. Is Saying No

Business Insider/Reuters: North and South Korea want a no-fly zone over the DMZ, but the US is pushing back

* The US opposes a plan by South and North Korea to set up a no-fly zone over their heavily fortified border, the latest sign of a rift between Seoul and its top ally.
* Washington and Seoul both publicly insist they are on the same page about dealing with Pyongyang. But behind the scenes, there are growing signs of disagreement.
* The United States was not likely to openly protest against an inter-Korean initiative, Seoul officials said, but its deep involvement in sanctions enforcement and military operations give it leverage to delay or change the policy.

SEOUL (Reuters) - The United States opposes a plan by South and North Korea to set up a no-fly zone over their heavily fortified border, the latest sign of a rift between Seoul and its top ally, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Washington and Seoul both publicly insist they are on the same page about dealing with Pyongyang. But behind the scenes, there are growing signs of disagreement as South and North Korea forge ahead with plans to defuse military tensions and rebuild economic ties.

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Update #1: US to oppose no-fly zone over Korean DMZ: report -- The Hill
Update #2: US opposed to Koreas' plan for no-fly zone over border -- Al Jazeera

WNU Editor: This is the reason why the U.S. does not want a no-fly zone over the DMZ .... The U.S. Doesn’t Want a No-Fly Zone Over the Korean DMZ. Here’s Why. (Popular Mechanics).

Here is some more news on North Korea ....

Pope Francis says he IS willing to go to North Korea after South Korean President Moon relayed an invitation from Kim Jong-un during meeting at the Vatican -- Daily Mail
North Korea holds talks with UN Command and South Korea -- DW
Trump says next summit with Kim will happen after mid-term elections, not in U.S. -- Arirang News
Rumors of rice aid to North Korea circulate as prices skyrocket -- UPI
North and South Korean border may soon open to tourists -- The Telegraph
What if North Korea Collapsed? -- Jamie Metzl, National Interest