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Both sides are likely to feel pressure to agree on specific measures this time - what concrete steps North Korea will take to give up weapons that threaten the U.S. mainland, and what the United States will offer in return.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 4:21 PM

A group of 20 House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a resolution that would call for an end to the Korean War but also keep U.S. troops in that country.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 5:39 PM

An end of war declaration could be on the table in this round of talks.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 3:45 AM

President Trump and Kim Jong Un begin their two day meeting with a grip and grin for the cameras.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 3:54 AM

Donald Trump: "Your country has tremendous economic potential, unbelievable, unlimited...I look forward to watching it happen and to helping it to happen and we will help it to happen.”

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 4:01 AM

President Trump: "Your country has tremendous economic potential, unbelievable, unlimited. And I think that you will have a tremendous future with your country, a great leader, and I look forward to watching it happen, and helping it to happen, and w

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 2:27 PM

South Korea's President Moon -- who cleared his schedule to keep a close eye on the Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam -- could try to meet Trump soon.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 4:54 AM

A possible outcome of this week's U.S.-North Korea summit would be an exchange of liaison offices... It would mark a step toward more normal ties.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 4:57 AM

PacNet #17 – Preserving the US-ROK alliance is critical

Monday, February 25, 2019 | 9:00 AM

In a new article for PacNet about the upcoming Trump-Kim summit in Vietnam, Korea Society president Tom Byrne & board director General Walter Sharp emphasize the importance of the US-South Korea Alliance in the negotiation process. "In any scenario post-Hanoi," they write, "the steady hand of the alliance will be key. With luck, it will be the cornerstone of a new era of non-hostile engagement & cooperation w/ North Korea." Read More

The White House says that if North Korea follows through on its commitment to denuclearize, "The United States and partners are prepared to explore how to mobilize investment, improve infrastructure, enhance food security, and more in the DPRK.

Friday, February 22, 2019 | 4:07 AM

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