Keeping the door open: Rethinking Washington’s approach to North Korea and denuclearisation

Written by Hans Horan

While such dialogue should not be entered into naively, persistent and earnest engagement would allow Washington to proceed cautiously and slowly transform its relationship with the regime in a sustainable fashion that benefits both parties.

East Asia9DLApril 22, 2026Keeping the door open: Rethinking Washington’s approach to North Korea and denuclearisation, Hans Horan, 9DASHLINE, United States, North Korea, DPRK, denuclearisation, US-DPRK negotiations, Trump-Kim summit, Russo-DPRK alliance, Sino-DPRK ties, Trump, Kim Jong-un