In his National Security Council memorandum to Brzezinski, Donald Gregg notes that Kim Il Sung appears conciliatory toward the South during his conversation with Solarz. Gregg then makes recommendations on how the US and South Korea should respond.

Nick Platt reports on his efforts to coordinate tripartite talks with South Korea and North Korea.

Mike Armacost weighs in on North Korea's policy toward the United States, and whether Cyrus Vance ought to reply to a letter from North Korean Foreign Minister Heo Dam.

The National Security Council outlines it views of tripartite talks involving North Korea, South Korea, and the United States.