Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes



News Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since Joon Ha Park May 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during the April 27 inter-Korean summit in 2018 \| Image: ROK Presidential Archives North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country developed nuclear weapons strictly for self-defense and that he was fully committed to denuclearization, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has revealed in a new memoir. The 656-page book, titled “From the Periphery to the Center,” was released on May 18 and focuses on Moon’s foreign and defense policies while in office from 2017 to 2022, covering three inter-Korean summits and two U.S.-DPRK summits. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country developed nuclear weapons strictly for self-defense and that he was fully committed to denuclearization, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has revealed in a new memoir. The 656-page book, titled “From the Periphery to the Center,” was released on May 18 and focuses on Moon’s foreign and defense policies while in office from 2017 to 2022, covering three inter-Korean summits and two U.S.-DPRK summits. 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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Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes

In memoir, Moon Jae-in claims North Korean leader said nukes were only for self-defense despite change of heart since

Joon Ha Park May 20, 2024

Kim Jong Un was ‘desperate’ to give up nukes, former ROK president writes

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands during the April 27 inter-Korean summit in 2018 | Image: ROK Presidential Archives

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country developed nuclear weapons strictly for self-defense and that he was fully committed to denuclearization, former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has revealed in a new memoir.

The 656-page book, titled “From the Periphery to the Center,” was released on May 18 and focuses on Moon’s foreign and defense policies while in office from 2017 to 2022, covering three inter-Korean summits and two U.S.-DPRK summits.

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