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Trump's Security Plan Lacks North Korea Denuclearization Goal

12/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s new security roadmap omits the goal of denuclearizing North Korea.
Analysts say the omission could lead to talks with Pyongyang in 2026.
South Korea says conditions are favorable to restart negotiations and plans to increase military spending and bolster defenses.
Despite the omission, the United States and South Korea maintain denuclearization remains a priority.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new security roadmap omits the goal of denuclearizing North Korea.
Analysts say the omission could lead to talks with Pyongyang in 2026.
South Korea says conditions are favorable to restart negotiations and plans to increase military spending and bolster defenses.
Despite the omission, the United States and South Korea maintain denuclearization remains a priority.