Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Unknowns lurk even as Harris portends continuity, deepening of alliance

Experts predict a potential Harris administration will continue measures started under Biden to bolster security and extended deterrence, but cautioned circumstances could compel Washington to pressure Seoul in ways that could stress their alliance.

2024-10-23

Russian top diplomat's take on North's denuclearization 'irresponsible': Foreign Ministry

Korea's Foreign Ministry expressed "deep regret" over Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement where he said he views North Korean denuclearization as a "closed issue."

2024-09-30

Harris campaign says denuclearizing North Korea remains priority, despite platform omission

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign said Tuesday that denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula will remain a key objective for the United States if the Democratic ticket wins in November.

2024-08-21

Don’t send the North the wrong message

But clearly, the two parties’ avoidance of the thorny issue can send the wrong signal to North Korea.

2024-08-20

Why Moon’s denuclearization bid failed

A good leader should be knowledgeable and know how to think and make balanced judgments.

2024-06-19

Yoon says South could build nukes quickly, but won't

President Yoon Suk Yeol said that while South Korea has the ability to develop its own nuclear armament in a short period of time if it wants to, it will not opt to do so, taking into consideration international nonproliferation obligations.

2024-02-08

North expanding chemical complex critical to nuclear and missile programs

North Korea is expanding a chemical plant that plays a crucial role in its nuclear and missile program, according to satellite imagery examined by analysis group 38 North and the Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control.

2024-01-11

North Korea's nuclear diplomacy prospects fade amid growing skepticism

Discussions regarding the need for dialogue to address North Korea's nuclear quandary in the United States have dwindled, South Korea's top envoy in Washington said Sunday, indicating growing skepticism over the prospects of nuclear diplomacy.

2023-10-16

Nuclear envoys of South Korea, U.S. call for China's 'constructive role' over North Korea's nuke issue

The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and the United States held phone talks Monday to discuss North Korea's denuclearization and the outcome of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said.

2023-06-27

State visit to U.S. is evolution of ties, not aimed at isolating China: Foreign minister

Foreign Minister Park Jin said Monday that President Yoon’s state visit to the United States represented the evolution of bilateral ties into a partnership based on democratic values and not aimed at "isolating a particular country," such as China.

2023-05-01