denuclearization

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Recent Examples of denuclearization And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization. Jennifer Pak, NPR, 10 June 2026 Xi’s reference to strengthening military exchanges with North Korea may signal a significant shift from its previous support of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, according to Lim. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 Xi was quoted in Chinese media as saying his nation would play a constructive role in the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. ABC News, 9 June 2026 Xi could also refrain from pressing Kim on the issue of denuclearization of North Korea, and vaguely speak about peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 North Korea, however, has insisted Washington drop its denuclearization precondition before any talks begin. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 June 2026 In his later years, Turner was a philanthropist known for his support of the United Nations, denuclearization, and environmental causes. Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 But Saturday's launches appeared to dim such hopes, signaling defiance by Pyongyang, which in recent months has hardened its stance toward Seoul and urged Washington to drop denuclearization demands as a precondition for talks. Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026 Washington and Seoul should now shift toward a policy of stable coexistence — focusing on deterrence rather than denuclearization, while encouraging normal diplomatic relations with regular engagement. Karishma Vaswani, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denuclearization
disarmament
Noun
  • Nuclear disarmament obligations must be fulfilled completely and verifiably.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • But none of that has happened, and Hamas rejected a new disarmament proposal in March that would force it to give up its tunnel network as well as rockets, heavy munitions, explosive devices and assault rifles before any Israel withdrawal.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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