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Recent Examples of denuclearization
And this week in Pyongyang, Xi made no public mention of denuclearization.
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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
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
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When asked on Tuesday whether Seoul should lower its expectations about Beijing after Xi appeared to avoid the nuclear issue in Pyongyang, South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il insisted that China continues to support the nuclear disarmament goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The signatories agreed to work toward ending the arms race and, ultimately, complete disarmament.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Denuclearization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denuclearization. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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