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North Korean Ambassador to the UN: We are Willing to Negotiate with the US on Nuclear Weapons Program

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The North Korean ambassador expressed willingness to negotiate with the US regarding its nuclear program, contingent on the US ending its hostile policies. The US maintains that negotiations will not occur until North Korea dismantles its nuclear weapons program, which North Korea allegedly admitted to having in previous talks.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: North Korea's conditional offer to negotiate highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of international diplomacy regarding nuclear weapons.

👥 Key Players

Han Sang-ryol MENTIONED
North Korean Ambassador to the UN
"As a representative of North Korea, he plays a crucial role in communicating the country's stance on nuclear negotiations, which can impact global security dynamics."
US State Department MENTIONED
Government body responsible for foreign affairs
"The US State Department's position on North Korea's nuclear program is pivotal in shaping international responses and policies regarding nuclear non-proliferation."

📰 What Happened

The North Korean ambassador expressed a willingness to negotiate with the US on the nuclear weapons program, contingent on the US ending its hostile policies. The US, however, stated it will not negotiate until North Korea dismantles its nuclear arsenal.

  • North Korea claims it is ready to negotiate regarding its nuclear program.
  • The US insists that negotiations will not occur until North Korea dismantles its nuclear weapons.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran may view North Korea's willingness to negotiate as a potential model for its own nuclear negotiations with the West.
🌍 Regional: Increased dialogue between North Korea and the US could influence regional security dynamics in East Asia, which may have ripple effects in the Middle East.
🌐 International: The outcome of these negotiations could set precedents for how nuclear non-proliferation agreements are approached globally.

📚 Background

North Korea has long been a focal point of international concern due to its nuclear weapons program, which it claims is necessary for its national security. The US has maintained a hardline stance against North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

Nuclear non-proliferation US foreign policy towards North Korea
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The New York Times is generally considered a reputable source, but readers should be aware of potential biases in framing international relations.

The North Korean ambassador to the United Nations states that his country is willing to negotiate with the United States regarding reports about North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Han Sang-ryol, in an interview with the New York Times, which was published today, said that North Korea is eager to address what he described as 'US security concerns', provided that the US also ends its 'hostile policy' towards North Korea. A senior official at the US State Department stated on Friday that the US would not enter into new negotiations with North Korea until it dismantles its nuclear weapons program. The Bush administration claims that North Korea admitted to having a secret nuclear weapons program last month during talks between the two countries in Pyongyang when confronted with evidence presented by the US.

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Translation confidence: 90%

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