Demanding denuclearization has met little success, but a pragmatic approach to growing nuclear risks can foster dialogue
Kim Jong Un visits a uranium enrichment facility in Sept. 2024. | Image: KCNA (Sept. 13, 2024), edited by NK Pro
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and recent labeling of North Korea as a “nuclear power,” has fueled speculation that he will attempt to restart diplomacy with North Korea, seeking to pick up where he left off with Kim Jong Un following the breakdown of nuclear talks in Hanoi six years ago.
But while attention has focused on prospects for an agreement on denuclearization or perhaps arms control, another topic holds more promise for breaking the impasse between the long-time adversaries — nuclear safety.
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