State Dept. reaffirms US commitment to 'complete' denuclearization of N. Korea
WASHINGTON — The Department of State on Wednesday reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the "complete" denuclearization of North Korea, amid growing questions if U.S. President Donald Trump would pursue denuclearization should summitry with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un resume. A spokesperson at the department reaffirmed the commitment in response to Yonhap News Agency's request to…
On Wednesday, the Department of State affirmed the United States' dedication to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. This commitment came in response to queries about President Donald Trump's intentions should summitry with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un resume. The department's spokesperson confirmed the administration's ongoing goal of denuclearization amidst concerns that Washington might pivot its policy focus towards goals less ambitious than denuclearization, such as arms control or tension reduction.
President Trump had previously evaded a reporter's question regarding whether his objective in re-engaging with Kim is denuclearization, sparking worries about a shift in U.S. policy priorities. The U.S. maintains its commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea, according to a department spokesperson. Earlier, a U.S. official informed Yonhap News Agency that there has been no alteration in U.S. policy, when questioned about the nation's commitment to the denuclearization goal. Trump is actively pursuing a meeting with the North.
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