Ball in N. Korea's court after Trump's summit overture, experts say
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a desire to reengage with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, raising the possibility of a meeting during his expected visit to China in November. But analysts say any such overture may go unanswered as Pyongyang currently sees little reason to return to negotiations. North Korea, bolstered by support from Russia and China, has far less need for sanctions…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in reengaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, potentially through a meeting during his anticipated visit to China in November. However, analysts believe this overture may be met with resistance from North Korea, which currently perceives little reason to resume negotiations.
The country, bolstered by support from Russia and China, has less need for sanctions relief compared to previous summits between Trump and Kim in 2018 and 2019. Furthermore, Kim may demand the recognition of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state, a condition that Washington finds unacceptable. Additionally, he may question whether meeting Trump would be beneficial for him if the Republican Party loses the U.S. midterm elections.
Yang Moo-jin, a former president of the University of North Korean Studies, stated that North Korea is unlikely to accept Trump's approach, given its strengthened ties with Russia. Shin Beom-chul, a senior research fellow at the Sejong Institute, concurred that Pyongyang is under pressure.
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