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US and Japan reject North Korea nuclear issue as “closed”

Filed: Jun 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: The US and Japan said they remain committed to North Korea denuclearization despite China and Russia downplaying it.
WHO: US and Japan
WHAT: The US and Japan said North Korea nuclear arms denuclearization remains a commitment despite China and Russia calling it a “closed issue.”
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 11:37 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: They were responding to China’s apparent downgrading of the denuclearization topic and Russia’s assertion that it was a “closed issue.”
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