Chung Eui-yong, second from left, the South Korean president’s national security adviser, visiting Washington
Officials from America as well as South and North Korea have been negotiating to formally end the Korean War after over six decades. Kim Jong-un has told South Korean officials that North Korea would be willing to relinquish their nuclear arms in exchange for security guarantees, which would include a peace treaty and the "normalization of ties" with the US, meaning that the US has to recognize North Korea diplomatically.
This peace treaty would have to involve China, who had fought on the North's side in the Korean War. China is supportive of the Korean War's end but has not endorsed the idea of a treaty. Analysts speculate that China's enthusiasm for a peace treaty has been dampened by rising tensions with the US over trade, especially after Washington decided to prevent American companies from providing parts to ZTE.
I think that if the treaty comes to pass, the relationship between the US, South Korea and the DPRK would definitely improve, but I doubt that the US would ever consider North Korea an ally, nor do I think that they would truly consider us their ally. China has, in the past, suggested a peace treaty to the Korean War, but with the trade conflict we have with them as of now, I do not think that they would want to cooperate with the US until tensions die down.
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Do you think that Kim Jong-un is sincere about giving up his nuclear arsenal?
If the treaty is successful, do you think that our relationship with North Korea will improve, to what extent?
Do you think that China would be willing to cooperate with the US to formally end the Korean War?
2 comments:
While this is a foot in the right direction, there's still a mile to walk. Not to rain on anyone's parade, but to anyone who expects NK to fall or even open up their borders, you're in for a long wait. I don't think the US would so readily withdraw their troops from South Korea, even though the article makes it out to be that way.
I agree with Josh. With the rising tension between North Korea and countries like South Korea and the US, this is a great way to bring some peace. However, I do think that this potential treaty is very conditional. Kim Jong-un is a very stubborn individual, and therefore the treaty is still far from possible. Also, even if the treaty works out, I doubt the relationship with the US and North Korea would improve that much. Tension would still exist, but it's still better than anything. China, like North Korea, probably would be reluctant to sign a treaty without several different conditions. But if the treaty is possible, it's a great step for all countries.
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