Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: And we're going to begin today with this historic breakthrough in efforts to address the nuclear threat from North Korea. President Donald Trump says he is accepting an invitation to open up a dialogue with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, about ending the North's nuclear program. South Korea's national security adviser, Chung Eui-yong, made the announcement at the White House yesterday. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) CHUNG EUI-YONG: Along with President Trump, we are optimistic about continuing a diplomatic process to test the possibility of a peaceful resolution. MARTIN: After months of name-calling between Kim Jong Un and President Trump and flat out threats of war, this is going to be quite a test. Elise Hu covers Korea for NPR and joins me now, along with NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith. Hello to you both. TAMARA KEITH, BYLINE: Good morning. ELISE HU, BYLINE: Good morning. MARTIN: So I want to start with
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