Korea is finally calming down with the whole nuclear situation, excellent!

North Korea and the United States have reached a negotiation over the issue of nuclear weapons and the production of them. North Korea has agreed to end its nuclear weapon operations in exchange for security and economic benefits from the US. After a three year beef over the issue, tension has finally been resolved in a peaceful manner. Korea had been very stubborn about giving up their right to possess such weapons of mass destruction, but through countless negotiations, they finally gave in. Although all of the details haven't been worked out, this is a huge step toward reconciliation between the US and not only Korea, but other nations as well. I don't know about you guys, but the whole idea of nuclear weapons of mass destruction scares me greatly, and the fact that other nations have them and could use them at any time is terrifying.
This article reminded me of the book I read over the summer about JFK's life. During his presidency, he was deep in negotation with the Soviet Union over their possession of nuclear weapons. Countless meetings resulted in more hostility and fear of nuclear warfare. The nuclear threat, however, was eventually resolved through the goverment and JFK's persistence. JFK initiated the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union. I hope that once all is done and said, North Korea will be like the Soviet Union and stop being so scary with their big bad weapons.

Link -
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/19/international/asia/19cnd-korea.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5094&en=2323686f0fc10326&hp&ex=1127188800&partner=homepage