The Biden administration and the Kim Jong Un regime have been at odds in regards to diplomacy with North Korea – negotiations have been stalled and prospects for dialogue have been bleak. In September 2021, President Moon proposed an end-of-war declaration during the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly and has requested U.S. cooperation on this matter. However, Hyun-wook Kim, Professor and Director-General at Korea National Diplomatic Academy, states that the U.S. is opposed to the declaration and remains hesitant to join. Not only does the U.S. insist that such a declaration should be made after the implementation of denuclearization measures, but the U.S. is also wary that the U.S.-ROK alliance may weaken following the declaration.
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