Seoul watches Trump-Kim summit push as Pyongyang gives guarded response
The South Korean government is closely watching signs of a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, after Trump expressed plans to meet Kim later this year and Pyongyang responded with caution but not an outright rejection of the proposed dialogue. Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was seeking to revive summit diplomacy…
South Korea is monitoring potential discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, following Trump's announcement of plans to meet Kim later this year. Pyongyang, however, has responded cautiously without completely dismissing the proposed dialogue.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump is aiming to revive summits with Kim, a strategy he previously employed during his first term as president. Trump confirmed to reporters on Wednesday that he anticipates a meeting with Kim later in the year. Additionally, Trump provided a precise estimation of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, stating that the country currently possesses 57 very powerful nuclear weapons.
Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a statement on Wednesday through North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. In her comment, Kim Yo-jong expressed that she was unaware of any recent communication between Trump and Kim. Nevertheless, she acknowledged that the two leaders share an "excellent" personal relationship. Despite her response, South Korea is closely observing any developments in the potential summit between the two nations.
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