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Background On North Korea Nuclear Weapons<\/h2>\n

North Korea has long been a source of international tension, and in 2018 it significantly increased after the DPRK increased its nuclear capabilities. In January 2018, the US and South Korea established a joint committee to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons in North Korea. In April 2018, North Korea announced its intention to join the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. However, these efforts have largely been unsuccessful and the DPRK continues to pursue nuclear weapons despite international condemnation.<\/p>\n

In events leading up to the Korean War the United States and allies were concerned about the possibility of North Korea acquiring and deploying nuclear weapons. North Korea joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1985, but the North’s nuclear ambitions were again brought to the forefront in 2002 with the appearance of illicitly acquired uranium enrichment equipment. The United States suspended negotiations on North Korea’s nuclear program in 2003, leading to six-party talks involving the United States, China, Japan, South Korea and Russia. <\/p>\n

Treaty Of Non Proliferation Of Nuclear Weapons<\/h2>\n

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), made a commitment to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology. Under the agreement, signatories pledged to pursue nuclear disarmament, work towards better relations between nuclear and non-nuclear powers and not to transfer nuclear weapons to other countries. North Korea signed the NPT in 1985, but it withdrew in 2003 citing its pursuit of nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

The NPT looks to prevent the development, ideation, and proliferation of nuclear weapons, mainly by prohibiting their acquisition by non-nuclear states. It also seeks to limit the use of nuclear weapons in general and promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.<\/p>\n