Former South Korean Envoy: North Korea Denuclearization Efforts Must Not Be Abandoned

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A former South Korean nuclear envoy said North Korea's nuclear capabilities have grown continuously over the past 20 years, with countries pursuing Pyongyang's disarmament lacking the coordination needed to curb them. He warned that abandoning denuclearization efforts would strip the international community of a key source of leverage over Pyongyang, and said the process should be maintained rather than set aside. His comments come as talks on North Korea's nuclear program remain stalled while Pyongyang keeps advancing its weapons and missile programs.

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North Korea's nuclear capabilities have improved steadily over the 20 years since its first nuclear test, amid a lack of necessary coordination among countries pursuing the goal of dismantling Pyongyang's weapons program, according to a former South Korean nuclear envoy.

He said abandoning denuclearization efforts would deprive the international community of an important tool for pressuring North Korea. The process should therefore be kept alive rather than shelved, he argued.

The remarks come as negotiations over North Korea's nuclear program have yet to produce clear progress, while Pyongyang continues to develop weapons and missiles.

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