The U.S. has completed its policy review on North Korea, the White House confirmed on Friday, reiterating a long-held American goal to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, but with a “calibrated, practical approach.”

Confirmation that the inter-agency policy review had been completed, which commenced shortly after President Biden’s inauguration, came as The Washington Post revealed a detailed snapshot of the new direction sought by the White House.

“I can confirm we have completed our policy review, which was thorough, rigorous and inclusive,” Jen Psaki, the White House spokesperson, said on Friday aboard Air Force One in response to a question from