And if the reports are true that is good news. Reports are coming in that both countries representatives have met in South Korea and that North Korea has agreed to enter the winter Olympics and participate and even send several delegations to the games that will begin in early February. So South Korean President was able to convince President Trump to postpone their joint military operation with South Korea that takes place each year to avoid any tensions while the winter games are going on.
North Korea said there will be more meetings with South Korea to explore other avenues of cooperation between the two countries Those talks would not include America or other countries. The line being followed is North and South Korea can come to agreements without outside interference. This writer in past PolitiDose commentary expressed the opinion that a divided Korea would always be a problem and that the ultimate answer is the reunification of both Koreas into one country, with one government and one people and that both countries should lead the way and determine their own fate.
A unified Korea can bring stability to that land and its people if independent of the U.S, China and Russian influence. South Korea already has a stable economy for a one Korea to build on and both have enough military to protect the interest of a united Korea. Hopefully, the talks between the two will continue and produce positive results toward a future united Korea One step at a time will work if compromise and sincerity is the motivation to talk.
Those voices who support the status quo of a divided Korea are on the wrong side of history at a time of great danger and of course there are always those who promote war to solve problems when war is not the answer. Leadership from both Korean leaders could be the first step to a real solution that begins the unification of the country. The United States should view that as a positive step.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
