Japanese scholar sees little chance of 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year
A summit between North Korea and the United States is likely to be difficult within this year, a leading Japanese scholar has said, doubting that either side is ready for a meeting that leads to any "meaningful" negotiations. Junya Nishino, a professor of political science at Tokyo's Keio University, made the remarks in a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 22, as U.S. President Donald…
A leading Japanese scholar has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a meaningful summit between North Korea and the United States this year. Junya Nishino, a political science professor at Tokyo's Keio University, made the remarks during a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on October 22. U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year, but Nishino doubts that either side is ready for a meeting that could lead to negotiations.
Trump's desire for a summit may stem from a personal rapport with Kim rather than a U.S. policy focused on diplomacy. Nishino cautioned that speculation exists about Trump potentially meeting Kim during his visit to China next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. He emphasized the need for a meeting that leads to negotiations and expressed doubt that either the U.S. or North Korea is prepared for a meaningful summit.
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