shining -- the attention as we all know is ongoing in the region. korean pen lanes is in a technical state of war. it is divided at the 38th parallel between the communist north and democratic south. troops do remain on the divided line. yank yank threatened to reposition troops at joint industrial park. warning comes after failed talks to reopen the site which was once again a rare symbol of cooperation between the rivals. the u.s. continues its presence in the region. >> in remembering the end of the core yard war we commemorate the beginning of a new era. a period of unprecedented growth, security, and prosperity made possible by america's leadership and partnership with our allies. to sustain security and prosperity of the 21st century, the united states is strengthening its economic, diplomatic, cultural and security ties with countries throughout asia. >> south korea has become a very close ally to the u.s. one of the world's largest