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Seoul Pushes for Dialogue Amid Stalled U.S.-North Korea Talks

12/25/2025

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Seoul is working to ease tensions in the stalled U.S.-North Korea denuclearization talks.
The United States government remains skeptical about Pyongyang's complete denuclearization.
The United States has shifted its national security strategy, signaling a possible openness to diplomatic talks that do not require denuclearization as the primary goal.
Seoul advocates consultations on U.S.-South Korea military exercises to foster dialogue and encourage North Korea to return to negotiations.

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Seoul is working to ease tensions in the stalled U.S.-North Korea denuclearization talks.
The United States government remains skeptical about Pyongyang's complete denuclearization.
The United States has shifted its national security strategy, signaling a possible openness to diplomatic talks that do not require denuclearization as the primary goal.
Seoul advocates consultations on U.S.-South Korea military exercises to foster dialogue and encourage North Korea to return to negotiations.