Trump's labeling of North Korea as a nuclear power is troubling

U.S. president seems keen to prioritize short-term deals over long-term denuclearization

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A missile flies during what state media KCNA says is a test of a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile at an undisclosed location on Jan. 6, 2025. © Reuters

Hao Nan is a research fellow with the Charhar Institute and a fellow (2024-2025) with the Arms Control Negotiation Academy.

Donald Trump turned U.S. policy on its head on Jan 20. when he referred to North Korea as a nuclear power during his first press questioning as president in the Oval Office.

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