Troop Withdrawal on Table If Korea Peace Deal Is Solid: Mattis

China and Russia are threats to U.S. interests in the Far East SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint. The DPRK is a puppet of China, whose sudden agreement to denuclearization is doubtful at best. China realizes a bigger gain in shedding nuclear power in the DPRK; perhaps denuclearization of the DPRK is a means to force the U.S. to support China's OBOR and MSR initiatives, which means supporting land-grabbing in both the SCS and in the Indian Ocean. I smell a rotten intent behind denuclearization of North Korea, frankly speaking.

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana - You are smart. While there is some possibility that nKorea is looking for a way out of their many problems that the Swiss educated leader can plainly see. Remember nK was born by USSR. China was a tool for them, and they have got over-dependent on CH. China is good at playing games. I am very happy this conference will NOT be a 6 Party Talks....they never led to anything.

The USSR gave birth to nK and over the years nK has come to rely on PRC. Now, nK is a puppet of the PRC with supporting role from Russia. How convenient.