In recent years, relations on the Korean Peninsula have reached their lowest point since the end of the Cold War. • To ease and stabilize relations on the Korean Peninsula by resuming dialogue (including denuclearization talks) and rebuilding mutual trust. • On Aug. 4, the South Korean military began dismantling the loudspeaker broadcasting facilities aimed toward North Korea in the border area. Perhaps, one day, if conditions were to ripen, the topic of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula could be on the agenda. Otherwise, nuclear proliferation and crisis on the Korean Peninsula will only become increasingly acute.