Hopes of peace and unification rise in Korean peninsula following historical summit

SUMMARY

The historical summit between North Korea and South Korea concluded with both nations agreeing to work towards complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The leaders signed an agreement that also announced that they will work towards bringing peace in the peninsula. The positive result of the summit is certainly a great encouragement to the Korean people who waited for the summit, a first in over a decade with great anticipation and hope. It is also a great relief for people across globe who were concerned about growing tensions in the region.

By APApr 27, 2018 8:40:09 PM IST (Updated)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone, South Korea. The North Korean leader made history when he crossed over the world's most heavily armed border to greet South Korean President for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons. (Korea Summit Press Pool via AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un poses for pictures with South Korean President Moon Jae-in inside the Peace House at the border village of Panmunjom in Demilitarized Zone. The leaders discussed various matters of concern that has prevented peace in the Korean peninsula. (Korea Summit Press Pool via AP)

While both leaders are expected to discuss many issues, the crux of the discussion is expected to be the nuclear program of Pyongyang. Whether North Korea can be persuaded to abandon the nuclear ambition will be the key focus of the meet.(South Korea Host Broadcast via AP)

The two leaders along with their delegations are seen holding discussion inside the Peace House in Demilitarized zone. The recent increase of tensions in the region between North Korea and the US had raised concerns of a nuclear showdown. However the decision to hold discussions have decreased concerns across the globe.(Korea Summit Press Pool via AP)

The two Koreas have been officially at war since the North invaded South in 1950.The tensions between the two nations that began as a result of the Cold war has turned the Korean border the most militarized zone in the world.Even two decades after the end of cold war, the situation remains unchanged in the peninsula. (Hwang Kwang-mo/Yonhap via AP)

For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is pictured planting a pine tree near the military demarcation line the summit is very crucial. With global pressure mounting along with trade embargo the leader has to come up with a solution that ensures both security and prosperity of his country. South Korea too will want to ease tensions with its poor but trigger happy neighbor. (Korea Summit Press Pool via AP)

While questions persists about the future of the Korean peninsula, people on both sides have viewed the development with renewed hope. Many are hoping that the meet could lead not only to peace but unification of Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Large pavilions and structures are being created across the land celebrating, what many feel is the stepping stone towards unification. The peninsula has remained divided since the US and USSR carved their regions of influence at the end of the Second World War. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

The historical summit has also given rise for anti-war feelings across the region. Thousands had gathered at various parts across South Korea praying for the success of the meet and for the end of hostility in the region. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)