It seems from Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s Day speech that North Korea is looking to lessen tensions with South Korea. They have enforced this statement by reopening telecommunications with South Korea relating to the Winter Olympics.<\/p>\n
However, many are not convinced that this communication will last due to North Korea’s tendency to quickly recoil from communication such as this. However, the current increase in communication is a very beneficial thing for the entire international community.<\/p>\n
If North Korea chooses to participate in the Olympic games this winter, it should not be a target for attack which would definitely ease the minds of the South Korean government. Also, this communication regarding the Olympics could continue after the games are over and aid in the diffusion of the North Korea crisis.<\/p>\n
However, even if North and South Korea’s relationship continues to grow, it is unlikely that South Korea will ever cut ties with the United States. This is due to the untrustworthy nature of North Korea and South Korea’s lack of nuclear weapons to counter North Korea should war break out.<\/p>\n
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