South Korea's presidential office stated that North Korea's denuclearization is a consistent international goal, responding to Pyongyang's criticism of Seoul and Washington reaffirming their shared objective. The official emphasized that extended deterrence cooperation is aligned with nonproliferation norms.
North Korea declared denuclearization an "irreversibly finalized" matter, criticizing recent South Korea-U.S. talks that reaffirmed the goal. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that mentioning disarmament is a "fantastic daydream" and that U.S. rhetoric cannot change North Korea's nuclear status.
미국과 이란이 전쟁 종식과 비핵화 협상을 위한 양해각서(MOU) 체결을 눈앞에 두고 있다. MOU에는 휴전 연장, 호르무즈 해협 개방, 미국의 해상 봉쇄 해제 등이 포함될 것으로 예상되나, 핵 문제와 제재 완화 세부 내용에서는 이견을 보이고 있다.
North Korea exported 1.5 million tons of coal in 2025, violating UN sanctions. Jeju Province sent aid to the North, while President Lee Jae Myung reiterated denuclearization goals amidst regional tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to North Korea in seven years, meeting with leader Kim Jong-un to reaffirm ties. Meanwhile, the US and Japan met to reiterate their commitment to North Korea's complete denuclearization.
South Korea and the US reaffirmed their shared goal of North Korean denuclearization during the 6th Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Seoul. The allies also pledged to strengthen extended deterrence amid evolving security environments.
South Korea and the US reaffirmed their shared goal of North Korean denuclearization during the 6th Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) meeting in Seoul. The US reiterated its commitment to extended deterrence using all capabilities, including nuclear.
Despite pledges to strengthen strategic communications, denuclearization of the Korean peninsula was absent from statements following a meeting between Chinese and North Korean officials. This marks a shift from Xi's 2019 visit, with increased prominence given to military matters this week, though North Korean media notably omitted Xi's remarks on military exchanges.
Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea emphasized military exchanges, a shift from previous talks that focused on denuclearization. North Korean media notably omitted Xi's remarks on military cooperation, despite extensive coverage of the visit.
The US and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea's denuclearization and rejected Russia's view that Pyongyang's nuclear program is a closed issue. The allies held defense talks in Tokyo, discussing regional threats and China's nuclear buildup.
South Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea following a summit between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping in which the nuclear issue was not mentioned. The ministry noted that denuclearization remains a shared goal of the international community, including China and the United States.
The U.S. State Department said Trump and Xi reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea during their Beijing summit, as Xi is set to visit Pyongyang next week. The State Department also said it remains open to dialogue with Pyongyang without preconditions and committed to complete denuclearization.
US, Australia, Japan, and India's top diplomats reaffirm commitment to North Korea's complete denuclearization, condemning its missile and WMD programs, amid heightened tensions and new military cooperation concerns.
US and China reaffirm denuclearization goal for North Korea. Xi Jinping may visit Pyongyang soon. Seoul official reports no special US-North Korea contact.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has underscored a phased and flexible appro...
South Korea's Ambassador to the U.N. Cha Ji-hoon reaffirmed Seoul's commitment to peaceful coexistence and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula at a U.N. Security Council meeting, explaining the Lee administration's policy of reducing military tensions and building trust with North Korea. The speech came two years after a U.N. expert panel monitoring North Korea sanctions was disbanded following Russia's veto.
Victor Cha of CSIS urges the U.S. to abandon its failed focus on North Korea's denuclearization and pursue a 'cold peace' strategy, prioritizing immediate goals like arms control, crisis management, and deterrence over complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization. He warns Pyongyang now has 50 nuclear bombs and enough material for 40-50 more, with nearly 20 delivery systems.
