N. Korea to end nuclear programme

[Vlad]

After six days of hard bargaining, the six-party talks here on North Korea's nuclear programme ended on Tuesday with an announcement that the country would dismantle its programme in exchange for security guarantees and energy aid.

Read more here (http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/14/stories/2007021418480100.htm).


I'm not too convinced of North Korea...

[saggyjones]

I'm not convinced either and I think they're going to still have a nuclear program.

[Enlightened One]

I really doubt that this will be last we hear of N. Korea..not as long as kim jong is around. And he is very good at one thing, maintaining his throne. Also he is good at throwing tantrums, and because of his frequent outbursts, and his disdain for everything, he'll be back. (And even though we already know this, I'd love to tell the people who don't)

[Vlad]

I really doubt that this will be last we hear of N. Korea..not as long as kim jong is around. And he is very good at one thing, maintaining his throne. Also he is good at throwing tantrums, and because of his frequent outbursts, and his disdain for everything, he'll be back. (And even though we already know this, I'd love to tell the people who don't)

Exactly.

I think we should have taken some action instead of a negotiation.

[Enlightened One]

Exactly.

I think we should have taken some action instead of a negotiation.



I agree 1000%, but the last thing we need is another conflict, or is it? I sure as hell am opposed to needless war's, but I am opposed to a nuclear fallout as well. We most certianly could have handles this in a more proficent manner. But at least when/if they dismantle, we will have the opportunity to have thorough inspections right?