Asia-Pacific Studies. U.S. Relations with North Korea

U.S. relations with North Korea
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U.S. Relations with North Korea
The page presents pertinent information about the U.S. diplomatic relations with North Korea. It explains the separation of Korea to form North and South Korea and how the two countries have continued to relate. The website then explains the frosty relationship between the U.S. and North Korea, with the U.S. backing efforts to reconcile the North and the Southern Peninsula to form a united Korea.
The relations began back in 1882 with the signing of A Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation. However, this relationship was interrupted by the Japan invasion, who took over Korea. The information further explains the formation of North and South Korea following Japan’s surrender after the World War II. The division led to formation of two nations, Republic of Korea (ROK) in the southern peninsula, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) occupying the northern peninsula. The separation saw the United States support ROK, which is now South Korea, while DPRK, which is now North Korea getting support from the Soviet Union.
In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to take over the leadership of the country. The U.S. in collaboration with 16 countries of the United Nations defended Korea and later in the year, China entered into the war in support of North Korea. The stalemate continued for two years until an armistice was concluded in 1953. There...