'Quad' leaders commit to North Korea denuclearization, but not peninsula peace



News ‘Quad’ leaders commit to North Korea denuclearization, but not peninsula peace Inclusion of abductee issue likely reflects Japanese language requests, says Vipin Narang Chad O'Carroll March 12, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un observes a missile test in 2017 - KCNA An informal strategic forum between the U.S., Japan, India and Australia committed to pursuing North Korean denuclearization and resolving the Japanese abductee issue on Friday, but didn't mention pursuing peace on the Korean Peninsula. The 'Quad', which issued a joint statement after conducting its first virtual meeting among leaders of the four countries, touched on North Korea issues ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip to Seoul and Tokyo next week. An informal strategic forum between the U.S., Japan, India and Australia committed to pursuing North Korean denuclearization and resolving the Japanese abductee issue on Friday, but didn't mention pursuing peace on the Korean Peninsula. The 'Quad', which issued a joint statement after conducting its first virtual meeting among leaders of the four countries, touched on North Korea issues ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip to Seoul and Tokyo next week. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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‘Quad’ leaders commit to North Korea denuclearization, but not peninsula peace

Inclusion of abductee issue likely reflects Japanese language requests, says Vipin Narang

Chad O'Carroll March 12, 2021

‘Quad’ leaders commit to North Korea denuclearization, but not peninsula peace

Kim Jong Un observes a missile test in 2017 - KCNA

An informal strategic forum between the U.S., Japan, India and Australia committed to pursuing North Korean denuclearization and resolving the Japanese abductee issue on Friday, but didn't mention pursuing peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The 'Quad', which issued a joint statement after conducting its first virtual meeting among leaders of the four countries, touched on North Korea issues ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip to Seoul and Tokyo next week.

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