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Kim Jong-un has committed to denuclearisation, says South Korea
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theguardian.com
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aaronbrethorst
on March 19, 2018
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Mononokay
on March 19, 2018
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Why, exactly? I can't imagine that it's a wise move strategically, from a North Korean perspective. Denuclearisation seems absurd when your opponent isn't doing it.
tonyedgecombe
on March 19, 2018
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Sanctions? The threat of being obliterated by a massive opponent? Pressure from China?
totony
on March 19, 2018
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They've been pretty good at ignoring that for the past decades
tonyedgecombe
on March 19, 2018
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They are cumulative though, and the efforts have been ramping up.
mpfundstein
on March 19, 2018
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Trump?
vfulco
on March 19, 2018
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No doubt. Historical examples are not good. The nuclear club gives you clout.
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