Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. 2013-08-01 Passed Senate without amendment (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.

Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea.

Calls on North Korea to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and end its nuclear and missile proliferation as integral steps toward peace and eventual reunification.

]]> 2013-07-31 Passed House amended Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.

Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea.

Calls on North Korea to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and end its nuclear and missile proliferation as integral steps toward peace and eventual reunification.

]]> 2013-06-25 Introduced in House Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.

Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that served, and continue to serve, in Korea.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea.

Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification.

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