On October 11, the Bush administration declared North Korea off the terrorist list, a list of state sponsers of nuclear terrorism. This decision was reached after North Korea agreed to disable a plutonium plant and end nuclear programs. The deal came as a shock and delight for foreign policy, because a few days earlier, North Korea banned inspections of the progress ending nuclear programs. Although this is a positive movement for President Bush, others in his party are having a hard time agreeing. John McCain, presidential nominee, feels that North Korea hass yet to prove they will consider denuclearizing. This deal is similar to the one President Clinton reached in 1994 that was criticized by the Bush administration. All in all, US government agrees this is a positive step forward however, Japan and South Korea are disapointed with the United States' decision, claiming this black list would pressure NOrth Korea to surrender their victims of terrorism. I suppose its best to get an agreement to stop nuclear production before those with nuclear power use it to harm more people. Hopefully, North KOrea will be more cooperative with the United States and will release the 56 victims of capture.
Citations: NYTIMES.com
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I hope that North Korea is honest about their plans to discontine thier nuclear programs, since they are so private about thier affairs.
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