North Korea: Will Trump-Kim Talks Happen Anytime Soon?
Trump says a meeting with Kim Jong Un is planned, but North Korea signals it wants major concessions before talks with the U.S.
North Korea launched 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday in a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he would hold talks with leader Kim Jong Un later in the year. South Korea's military confirmed the launch, saying Pyongyang had taken action despite the U.S. downscaling annual military drills with Seoul.
Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister and a top adviser, dismissed the U.S. decision, insisting the drills' cancellation is insufficient and that North Korea seeks more substantial gestures before entering negotiations. The North's position of power has strengthened in comparison to Trump's first term, as it now holds leverage through its alliance with Russia and China.
North Korea refuses to engage in dialogue unless the U.S. agrees to abandon its demand for the country to give up its nuclear arsenal. Analysts suggest that Trump may not confirm a date or venue for the summit, and the upcoming U.S. midterm elections on November 3 could add political pressure to the timeline. However, North Korea might perceive this as its last chance to reach a deal with the U.S. while Trump is in office.
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