Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election



News Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a speech on the 2024 campaign trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin \| Image: Kamala Harris via X (July 24, 2024) The Democratic Party has dropped references to North Korean denuclearization from its platform for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a change that one expert said reflects Washington’s growing recognition that Pyongyang will not give up its nuclear weapons. The 91-page document released Sunday, ahead of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination, emphasizes that the U.S. will bolster cooperation with allies to counter North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia. The Democratic Party has dropped references to North Korean denuclearization from its platform for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a change that one expert said reflects Washington’s growing recognition that Pyongyang will not give up its nuclear weapons. The 91-page document released Sunday, ahead of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination, emphasizes that the U.S. will bolster cooperation with allies to counter North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia. 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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Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

Expert says change reflects recognition that DPRK will not give up nukes, anticipating greater focus on arms control

Joon Ha Park August 20, 2024

Democrats drop North Korean denuclearization from platform for 2024 US election

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a speech on the 2024 campaign trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Image: Kamala Harris via X (July 24, 2024)

The Democratic Party has dropped references to North Korean denuclearization from its platform for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a change that one expert said reflects Washington’s growing recognition that Pyongyang will not give up its nuclear weapons.

The 91-page document released Sunday, ahead of the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris will formally accept her party’s nomination, emphasizes that the U.S. will bolster cooperation with allies to counter North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia.

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