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The Manchu Qing- Japan war, the Pacific War, the Korean War, and the Cold War have all Prospects & Perspectives No. [...] Although not widely embraced in South Korea, there exists a segment willing to work toward a compromise with the Kim family in the interests of Korean nationalism, peace, increased autonomy from the United States, and economic benefits. [...] Front and center of these potential compromises is the idea of American recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, accompanied by the removal of sanctions and an influx of aid and resources. [...] Like both sides of the Taiwan Strait, both sides of the DMZ now have their eyes on the upcoming November presidential elections in the United States to gauge the possibilities. [...] Atkinson is a professor in the Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul.) Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do Prospects & Perspectives No.