Number: 97-356 Title: The U.S.-North Korea Nuclear Accord of October 1994: Background, Status, and Requirements of U.S. Nonproliferation Law Authors: Richard P. Cronin, Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division; and Zachary S. Davis, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Abstract: Congress plays a critical role in the ability of the Clinton Administration to carry out an October 21, 1994, executive agreement between the United States and the democratic People's Republic of Korea that defused a confrontation over the latter's suspected nuclear weapons program. Pages: 20 Date: April 11, 1997