A Shift in Seoul's Strategy on Pyongyang South Korea's decision to abandon its "denuclearisation first" approach towards North Korea marks a significant departure from previous administrations' stance.
This shift comes as the stalled peace talks continue to languish, with little progress made despite years of efforts.
The announcement by Unification Minister Chung Dong young that South Korea will now focus on halting Pyongyang's nuclear expansion is a recognition of the reality on the ground.