Donald Trump's Awkward Korean Love Triangle
Trump wants to see Kim again—will he requite?
President Donald Trump is determined to mend relations with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, despite ongoing tensions with South Korea. The ongoing Korean War has strained the relationship between the two nations, but Trump believes there is still potential for improvement. He has canceled military exercises with Seoul in a gesture to Pyongyang, and his sister recently revealed that Kim Jong Un has good memories of Trump.
North Korea has been in the digital age for some time, and Kim Jong Un is eager for legitimacy, much like an influencer. Despite the U.S. having a mutual defense treaty with South Korea, South Korean public opinion of the U.S. is declining, with 55% viewing it unfavorably. Nevertheless, South Koreans still see the U.S. as their most important ally.
Kim Jong Un has increased his confidence and North Korea's nuclear arsenal, positioning himself between Russia and China. Trump sees an opportunity to stop North Korea's nuclear program or influence them to stop sending weapons to Russia. The meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un is still uncertain, but Kim Jong Un has reportedly expressed his desire for a peaceful relationship with Trump.
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