NK leader may have discussed potential talks with US during China visit: spy agency
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have conveyed Pyongyang's position on potential talks with the United States during his recent visit to China, Seoul's spy agency told lawmakers Thursday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the assessment during a closed-door parliamentary intelligence committee audit, according to Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and…
Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) informed lawmakers on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may have discussed potential talks with the United States during his recent trip to China. The assessment was made during a closed-door intelligence committee audit by Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and Rep. Yoo Yeong-ha of the main opposition People Power Party.
The NIS suggested that Kim's visit to China could have had a specific purpose beyond commemorating Beijing's role in the Korean War, citing his presence alongside senior diplomats like Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui instead of military officials. Kim paid a one-day visit to Dandong on Saturday, where he met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, and attended a war memorial, reflecting Pyongyang and Beijing's efforts to strengthen their relationship.
This visit occurred prior to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to take place in China's Shenzhen the following month, which U.S. President Donald Trump is anticipated to attend. Trump has shown interest in engaging with North Korea.
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