South Korea has ‘pragmatic’ plan for phased denuclearisation. But will North bite?
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal for a phased approach to Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programmes is a pragmatic response, analysts say, but prospects for gaining its arch-rival’s acceptance remain uncertain. In a keynote speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Lee laid out a long-term, step-by-step sequence for pursuing the ultimate goal of North Korea’s denuclearisation.…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed a phased approach to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, describing it as a pragmatic response, but gaining acceptance from Pyongyang remains uncertain. In a UN General Assembly speech, Lee outlined a step-by-step sequence to achieve North Korea's denuclearisation, seeking sanctions relief from the US in return for the country stopping its nuclear program.
He urged a peace protocol involving all key regional players, including the US and China. However, experts doubt North Korea's willingness to accept such conditions, given its significant nuclear capabilities and refusal to halt its nuclear activities.
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