Jimmy Carter: ‘Koreans Want Peace Treaty to Replace 1953 Ceasefire’

21st Century Wire says…
Reframing the current diplomatic crisis in North Korea is essential if genuine progress is to be made in diffusing the current tense situation.
Former US President Jimmy Carter is suggesting just that. But will the hawks in Washington listen?.
The harsh rhetoric from Washington and Pyongyang during recent months has exacerbated an already confrontational relationship between our countries, and has probably eliminated any chance of good faith peace talks between the United States and North Korea. In addition to restraining the warlike rhetoric, our leaders need to encourage talks between North Korea and other countries, especially China and Russia.
The recent UN Security Council unanimous vote for new sanctions suggests that these countries could help. In all cases, a nuclear exchange must be avoided. All parties must assure North Koreans they we will forego any military action against them if North Korea remains peaceful.
President Jimmy Carter
I have visited North Korea three times, and have spent more than 20 hours in discussions with their political leaders regarding important issues that affect U. S.-DPRK relations.

This post was published at 21st Century Wire on SEPTEMBER 7, 2017.