US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement



News US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un stands between rows of centrifuges at a uranium enrichment site. \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 13, 2024) The U.S. and South Korea called for “delaying” North Korea’s nuclear development but made no mention of seeking Pyongyang’s denuclearization in a joint statement on Wednesday, a move that experts said marks a significant shift in the allies’ policy messaging. The omission of references to denuclearization came in a joint communique by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and ROK Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun, following their 56th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington. The U.S. and South Korea called for “delaying” North Korea’s nuclear development but made no mention of seeking Pyongyang’s denuclearization in a joint statement on Wednesday, a move that experts said marks a significant shift in the allies’ policy messaging. The omission of references to denuclearization came in a joint communique by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and ROK Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun, following their 56th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington. 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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US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Experts say emphasis on ‘delaying’ DPRK nuke development marks significant shift in allies’ policy messaging

Jeongmin Kim October 31, 2024

US, ROK omit goal of North Korean denuclearization from major defense statement

Kim Jong Un stands between rows of centrifuges at a uranium enrichment site. | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Sept. 13, 2024)

The U.S. and South Korea called for “delaying” North Korea’s nuclear development but made no mention of seeking Pyongyang’s denuclearization in a joint statement on Wednesday, a move that experts said marks a significant shift in the allies’ policy messaging.

The omission of references to denuclearization came in a joint communique by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and ROK Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun, following their 56th Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington.

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