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denuclearization

American  
[dee-noo-klee-er-uh-zay-shuhn, dee-nyoo-] / diˌnu kli ər əˈzeɪ ʃən, diˌnju- /

noun

  1. the act or process of denuclearizing.


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Ahead of Monday’s Xi-Lee summit, Seoul officials said the two leaders would discuss denuclearization, expressing South Korea’s concerns over Pyongyang’s evolving nuclear threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The week before Israel's attack, Trump was pushing diplomacy ahead of another round of planned denuclearization talks in Oman.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025

But even with such gestures, the summits ultimately failed to secure the denuclearization deal that many had hoped for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Meeting Wang bilaterally, Park asked for China to play a constructive role in persuading North Korea to halt provocations and take steps toward denuclearization, according to South Korean media.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2023

North Korea returned to the Six-Party Talks in December 2006 and subsequently signed two agreements on denuclearization.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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