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The question of whether North Korea will ever agree to give up its nuclear arsenal remains open. Experts and insiders acknowledge that the regime is unlikely to voluntarily disarm unless they feel absolutely secure in their leadership’s position. Given the regime’s portrayal of nuclear weapons as critical to its survival and the persistent threat environment it perceives, the likelihood of a peaceful denuclearization process appears slim.
Instead, North Korea appears poised to continue its arms development as a strategic and psychological tool—both to deter external threats and to reinforce internal loyalty. Whether this stance will evolve depends heavily on changes in the regional security environment, diplomatic relations, and internal regime stability.