Korea Pod

Lots of punditry already from international/western media. Focus on the domestic reaction. Recap of highlights: - 김정은 inviting 문재인 to briefly step across the border - General cordial atmosphere. 김정은 using honorific to the much older 문재인 - Wives also had good chemistry despite age difference. - most interesting aspect of the summit was the "midday walk" and one-on-one convo Domestic reaction: - as expected, overwhelmingly positive. conservative/progressive press focused on different aspects of the summit - lots of emotional/tearful reactions from the public. surreal to see the two leaders together hugging it out and generally getting along. 김정은 being humanized too much? - optimism abounds for a real settlement to the nuclear issue, peace treaty and eventual confederation/reunification despite different interpretations to the joint statement 판문점 선언 Political reaction: - Ruling 민주 party obviously very effusive. 3 minor opposition parties also to varying degrees positive about the summit results. - Main opposi