N. Korea's nuclear power recognition demand could hinder prospects for Trump-Kim summit: ex-US official
North Korea's apparent demand to be recognized as a nuclear power could complicate U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to arrange another summit with leader Kim Jong-un, a former senior State Department official said Monday. "I think my understanding, at least, is that the North Koreans have communicated to the United States that the only condition under which there could be consideration for a…
North Korea's assertion of being a nuclear power could pose challenges for a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to a former senior State Department official. Kurt Campbell, who served as deputy secretary of state, stated that North Korea's condition for a summit is their recognition as a nuclear power.
He made these comments during a press briefing by the Asia Group, which aimed to preview Trump's upcoming trip to Asia. Campbell expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Trump accepting North Korea's demand, citing potential opposition from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. He suggested that the most probable outcome might be a mere handshake during the summit.
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