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The US State Department has clearly restated its commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea. This comes just after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suggested he might be open to talks if the US abandons that very demand. President Trump has also expressed his desire to meet with Kim again before the year ends. Some analysts believe Trump is seeking a major foreign policy win, like a peace deal, to bolster his legacy.

Key Points: US Reaffirms Complete North Korea Denuclearization Policy After Kim Offer

  • US policy demands full denuclearization of North Korea as a precondition for talks
  • Kim Jong-un expresses openness to dialogue if US drops denuclearization demand
  • Trump voices hope for another meeting with Kim Jong-un this year
  • Speculation grows that Trump may seek a peace deal for a Nobel Prize
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US State Department confirms policy of 'complete' denuclearisation of North Korea

The US State Department confirms its policy for North Korea's complete denuclearization, following Kim Jong-un's conditional offer for dialogue with Washington.

"(We can) confirm the US policy of the complete denuclearization of North Korea - State Department Spokesperson"

Washington, Sep 24

A State Department spokesperson reaffirmed the United States' policy of pursuing the "complete denuclearisation" of North Korea, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un voiced openness to engaging with Washington if it drops its demand for the North's denuclearisation.

"(We can) confirm the US policy of the complete denuclearization of North Korea," the spokesperson said on Tuesday, in response to a question from Yonhap News Agency.

During a speech to the North's parliament over the weekend, Kim indicated his openness to conditional dialogue with Washington, noting that he personally has a "good memory" of US President Donald Trump -- a statement that raised expectations for a potential resumption of summitry between the two leaders.

Trump has also voiced hope to meet Kim this year, adding to speculation that he could seek to reengage with Kim during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit set to take place in South Korea's southeastern city of Gyeongju on October 31-November 1.

Some observers said that Trump's attention could pivot to North Korea in pursuit of a peace deal amid his perceived campaign to secure a Nobel Peace Prize. He has claimed that he has ended seven wars since taking office in January, including the conflicts between Israel and Iran and between India and Pakistan.

Trump's personal diplomacy during his first term led to three meetings between him and Kim -- in Singapore in June 2018, in Hanoi in February 2019 and at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom in June 2019.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting development! But honestly, how many times have we seen this dance before? Kim Jong-un says one thing, Trump responds, they meet, and nothing substantial happens. Hope this time it's different for regional stability.
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Aditya G
The Nobel Peace Prize angle is concerning. Foreign policy shouldn't be driven by personal accolades. As Indians, we know how complex regional dynamics are - peace can't be achieved through photo ops alone.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi, I worry about nuclear proliferation in our neighborhood. If North Korea keeps its weapons, it sets a bad precedent for other countries. Complete denuclearization is the right goal, but the path needs to be practical.
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Karthik V
Trump claiming he ended seven wars including India-Pakistan conflict shows how little he understands South Asian geopolitics. Our tensions with Pakistan are complex and ongoing. Such oversimplification doesn't inspire confidence in his diplomacy. 😕
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Michael C
From an expat perspective in Mumbai, I think India should use its diplomatic channels to support genuine peace efforts. We have good relations with both US and South Korea - could play a constructive role behind the scenes.
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Neha E
Hope any agreement considers the humanitarian aspect for North Korean people. We Indians understand poverty and development challenges - denuclearization

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