Denuclearization
Lee vows diplomatic efforts for North Korea-US talks resumption
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President Lee Jae Myung pledged on Wednesday to make diplomatic efforts to swiftly resume talks between North Korea and the United States, while creating conditions for inter-Korean dialogue. Speaking at a nationally televised New Year's press conference in Seoul, he emphasized a pragmatic approach to reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Lee also vowed to restore the 2018 Sept. 19 military agreement suspended amid recent escalations.
The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, released on December 5, omitted any mention of North Korea's denuclearization, shocking South Korea. China's recent defense white paper also removed support for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. Seoul must now urgently strengthen self-reliant defense and alliance coordination.
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China's recent omission of Korean peninsula denuclearization in its arms control white paper signals tacit acceptance of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state. Analysts attribute this shift to Beijing's focus on strategic rivalry with Washington. Experts warn of potential impacts on regional security.