[On-point] S. Korea begins removing anti-N. Korean loudspeakers: Will it ease tensions?

As we just heard, South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along the border with the North as part of its latest effort to reduce tensions.

For more on this, we're joined by Brian Myers, Professor of International Studies at Dongseo University.

Professor Myers, thanks for joining us this morning.

1. South Korea has begun removing loudspeakers along the border with North Korea. What does this signal about the Lee administration's North Korean policy? And how effective might this be in easing inter-Korean tensions?

2. The Korean government is also considering postponing parts of its annual joint military exercise with the U.S., but North Korea continues to say the trainings are "military provocations." Do you think these conciliatory gestures from South Korea could produce meaningful results?

3. Last week, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of the North Korean leader, said Pyongyang has no interest in talking to South Korea. And she said the new government is no different from the previous Yoon administration. What might the North's intention behind this message be?

4. Kim Yo-jong also said the personal relationship between her brother Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump "isn't bad," but said Washington must recognize the regime's status as a nuclear state for talks. How likely do you think Pyongyang will engage in dialogue with Washington under these conditions?

Alright. Professor Myers, thank you so much for your insight today.

We appreciate it.