David Blakemore and Petre Anghel discuss US-ROK relations, North Korea's unification policy, and Soviet-ROK contacts.

According to the Romanian Embassy in Pyongyang, South Koreans are unhappy that the US intervenes in the internal affairs of the ROK.

David Blakemore mentions delays in the withdrawal of US troops, congressional investigations of illegal ROK activities in the US, and human rights issue in the ROK.

Upon Jimmy Carter's election, the DPRK makes efforts to initiate a dialogue with the US government. Carter responds positively but with the condition of including the ROK representatives.

Cyrus Vance outlines the prospects for a new round of dialogue between North Korea and South Korea, as well as how the United States and China should encourage such a dialogue.

Director Kim and Counselor Pierce discuss about the visit of U.S. officials to Seoul and a clash along the DMZ.