| Summary/Abstract |
A successful North Korea–U.S. summit is expected to make a breakthrough in the
denuclearization of the North. Nevertheless, considering the lessons learned from
past denuclearization negotiations, and Pyongyang’s nuclear capacity and will
for nuclear development, a solely optimistic outlook is not advisable. In order to
pursue successful denuclearization negotiations, a precise understanding of new
negotiation conditions, particularly each party’s negotiation strategy and leverage,
and application of them is very important. Also, a substantive negotiation strategy
and roadmap for the denuclearization should be prepared to be able to pressure and
reach an agreement with North Korea. Taking account of the negotiation leverage
of North Korea and the United States, a one-sided negotiation with North Korea
surrendering to the United States is not likely. This paper aims to provide a practical
negotiation strategy and a roadmap for the denuclearization of North Korea
reflecting the current security situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula.
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