Cold Peace or Denuclearization | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are escalating, forcing a major rethink in U.S. strategy. While denuclearization remains the official goal, experts like Victor Cha now advocate for a “cold peace” — prioritizing arms control and limiting tests over immediate disarmament. Critics, including former Trump aide Fred Fleitz, call this defeatist, arguing it undermines global stability and contradicts Trump’s commitment to denuclearization. South Korea’s president seeks a phased, diplomatic path, hoping renewed talks — possibly leveraging past U.S.-North Korea engagement — can eventually yield…