First Steps In N. Korea - US Relations

North Korea agreed to cease nuclear weapons production in exchange for energy assistance and 240,000 tons of food assistance. In addition, Kim Jong Un agreed to let international inspectors into their nuclear facilities, something they haven’t allowed for close to five years. Hillary Clinton admits that this is a “step in the right direction”, but the US remains cautious due to nearly 20 broken agreements in past US-N. Korean negotiations. Last week, Korea gave up asking for food more suited for a banquet in honor of Kim Jong Il, and agreed for nutritional items that would better support children, pregnant women, and the Elderly. The US does not want to put too much publicity around this “first step”, as the Obama Administration remains weary that it might not go through.

Link: http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/01/u-s-cautiously-optimistic-after-food-aid-deal-with-north-korea/?hpt=wo_c2