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R41259Asian Affairs
North Korea: U.S. Relations, Nuclear Diplomacy, and Internal Situation
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026
May 26, 2010
Summary
This report provides background information on the nuclear negotiations over North Korea's nuclear weapons program that began in the early 1990s under the Clinton Administration. It also provides information on other concerns that the U.S. has with North Korea, and discusses U.S. engagement activities with North Korea.
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