The object should be to demonstrate tangibly the United States' continued resolve to remain a presence and a power in the area and to collaborate actively with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, in particular, for the common defense.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

South and North Korea are to actively push for humanitarian cooperation and expansion of the reunions of separated families.

CNN: Korea accord's eight points

Now that North Korea has decided to enter the diplomatic field more actively itself, it may be harder for America, South Korea and Japan to keep their policies in close formation.

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