would weaken support for the ROK in the United Nations.[5]

Although the Japanese initiatives ultimately did not succeed, the significance of these efforts to change the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and foster peace on the Korean Peninsula should not be overlooked.[6] The influence of Japan’s emphasis on dialogue and, if possible, multilateral dialogue, has been evident since 1975. In many ways, the stepwise approach of the six-party talks, launched in 2003, mirrors the content of the Japanese initiatives from the 1970s.[7]

[4] “Memorandum From the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (Habib), the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (Gleysteen), the Director of the Policy Planning Staff (Lord), and Richard H. Solomon of the National Security Council Staff toEmerald, other women honored

Sacramento  San Diego City Councilwoman Marti Emerald was among the “women of the year” honored by Assembly lawmakers recently.

The annual Capitol ceremony is designed to highlight the contributions of women to local communities.

Emerald was selected by Assemblyman Marty Block, D-San Diego, in recognition of her service on the council, with local charities and as a former television journalist,

Other San Diego County women honored included:

• Saundra Waeker of Oceanside, honored by Assemblywoman Diane Harkey, R-Dana Point, for her volunteer work and teaching Sunday school in addition to running a small business.

• Marie Waldron of Escondido, honored by Assemblyman Martin Garrick, R-Solana Beach, for her work on the Escondido City Council and running a small business.

• Sharon Lawrence of San Diego, honored by Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher,