Chol-gi (2002) Flashcards
What is the Geneva agreement of 1994 ?
The U.S.-North Korea Geneva Agreement in 1994, also known as the Agreed Framework, was a significant diplomatic effort to address North Korea’s nuclear program.
What was the goal of the Geneva agreement ?
The Agreed Framework was signed in Geneva on October 21, 1994, between the United States and North Korea. It aimed to freeze and eventually dismantle North Korea’s nuclear weapons development program.
What were the core components of the Geneva agreement ?
North Korea agreed to freeze its existing nuclear program, including plutonium production reactors.
The U.S. pledged to provide economic assistance, including the construction of two light-water nuclear reactors for power generation.
How would this agreement change the dynamic in the Korean peninsula ?
The agreement was seen as a significant step towards reducing nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula. It provided a framework for diplomatic engagement and dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea.
How did the international community perceive this agreement ?
The agreement received international backing and was seen as a positive development in global efforts to curb nuclear proliferation.
What were the challenges and breaches of the agreement ?
Implementation faced challenges, including delays in the construction of the promised light-water reactors, which were not completed. Both sides accused each other of violating the agreement over the years.
Why was North Korea frustrated at the process ?
North Korea expressed frustration over perceived slow progress in the implementation of the agreement, which led to strained relations.
What is the Axis of evil speech ?
In 2002, U.S. President George W. Bush labeled North Korea as part of an “axis of evil,” which further strained bilateral relations and contributed to North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
When did North Korea withdraw from the agreement ?
In 2003, North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), signaling its intent to resume nuclear activities.
When did Pyongyang conduct nuclear tests ?
North Korea conducted nuclear tests in 2006, 2009, 2013, and 2016, indicating its pursuit of nuclear weapons capability.
What are the legacy of the 1994 Geneva agreement ?
The Agreed Framework’s breakdown has had a lasting impact on U.S.-North Korea relations and contributed to the complex dynamics surrounding North Korea’s nuclear program.
Efforts to engage North Korea in nuclear diplomacy continue, with various attempts at negotiations and summits in recent years.
