DENUCLEARIZATION EFFORTS IN NORTH KOREA UNDER KIM-JONG UN: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

This research paper examines how Kim Jong-Un, drawing on his own and that of his ancestors' experience, has moved to the challenge of denuclearization process. After taking control in 2011, Kim Jong-Un inherited the nuclear legacy from his father and the nuclear ambition from his grandfather. This paper analyzes how North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's personal incentives and strategic plans shape the prospects for denuclearization talks. It explores Kim's goals, driven by both individual aspirations and authoritative points of reference, and how these elements influence his discursive strategies. It examines the extent to which domestic motives, such as issues of public pride and state security, influence North Korea's approach to dealing with the denuclearization and its readiness to engage in significant exchanges. Additionally, it examines how external factors, particularly the US political strategy, shape Kim Jong-Un's regime and what position he takes in the negotiations. Through a far-reaching investigation of key events, including the 2013 Beijing summit, and the 2018 Singapore talks, the report provides insight into the evolving elements of US-DPRK relations. By understanding the exchange of internal and external elements, this paper expects to make suggestions for additional successful reconciliation strategies to denuclearize North Korea.