North Korea denuclearization missing from US readout as Trump pushes for Kim talks
The United States conspicuously omitted any reference to "the denuclearization of North Korea" from its readout of a phone call between the top diplomats of South Korea and the U.S., raising speculation that Washington is creating diplomatic room for renewed engagement with Pyongyang. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone Monday to discuss a…
During a recent phone call, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed various bilateral issues, including the sensitive topic of North Korea. While both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defense alliance between the two countries, their perspectives on addressing the North Korean nuclear issue differed significantly.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Cho and Rubio agreed to safeguard the robust defense posture between South Korea and the U.S., as well as to ensure ongoing communication and coordination for peace on the Korean Peninsula. However, Cho also informed Rubio about potential avenues for resuming U.S.-North Korea dialogue, which could contribute to peace in the region.
This omission of denuclearization from the official readout of the phone call has sparked speculation that Washington may be paving the way for renewed engagement with Pyongyang.
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