There has been a definite shift in the momentum for peace on the Korean Peninsula since the signing of Panmujeom Declaration last April.<br />Our Kim Mok-yeon gives us an overview on the developments over the past year. <br />Almost a year has passed since the leaders of the two Korea's signed the Panmunjeom Declaration, the symbolic confirmation that the two sides share the same goal of heading toward a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. <br />But questions have been raised on the actual progress of the implementation of the deal. <br />The past year has seen historic meetings... South Korean President Moon Jae-in met the North's Kim Jong-un three times,... and Kim also met U.S. President Donald Trump on two separate occasions. <br />These meetings contributed to easing the tension surrounding the peninsula, with North Korea making a remarkable statement in September, reaffirming its willingness to denuclearize.<br />"We agreed to work toward making the Korean Peninsula a peaceful land without any nuclear weapons or nuclear threats."<br />And it's been more than just words from the North... Pyeongyang has shown its willingness for denuclearization through actions as well.<br />"We should be aware that Kim Jong-un made several practical and concrete moves toward denuclearization. Over the past year, North Korea completely halted its missile and nuclear activities.<br /> It also dismantled its Punggye-ri nuclear test site and some parts of the Dongchang-ri missile launch site."<br />Meanwhile, South Korea's role in the denuclearization process has changed dramatically. <br />"Before, South Korea was not considered as a direct party of the denuclearization talks. Traditionally, the talks were only considered a problem between Washington and Pyeongyang. But after the Pyeongyang Joint Declaration in September, Seoul has now officially secured its role as a state party." <br />Experts say expectations may have been too high for the speed of the denuclearization process over the last year,... but the progress that has been made is significant. <br />Kim Mok-yeon, Arirang News. <br />
