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From as early as 1985, long and continued efforts have been made towards
the goal of denuclearizing North Korea, though various setbacks and
deterrence have resulted in such efforts being met with varying degrees of
derailment. Dr. Sangsoo Lee from the Institute for Security and Development
Policy points out the need to address the significant issue presented by the
general lack of trust in Pyongyang and United States’ willingness to negotiate
corresponding measures towards denuclearization and peacebuilding in North
Korea. Dr. Lee states that to garner trust between the two nations, they must
both define and adhere to a red line to enable a conducive environment for
negotiations. Additionally, due to the vagueness of what North Korea
perceives as US hostile policy, which North Korea demands the removal of in
order to secure an ultimate security guarantee, Dr. Lee argues that any efforts
toward a long-term security guarantee should "look beyond the details of
future negotiations between the United States and North Korea."
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