Bush announces he will end trade sanctions against the country and intends to remove it from the list of nations that sponsor terrorism.

Read remarks from his morning presser, the White House statement, and a memo to the State Department.

Obama response: “This is a step forward, and there will be many more steps to take in the days ahead…” Full statement here.

McCain response: “It is important to remember our goal has been the full, permanent and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. That must remain our goal.” Full statement here.