Trump Seeks to Reestablish Contact with North Korea’s Kim
US President Donald Trump emphasizes that diplomacy with Pyongyang is essential for maintaining stability. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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US President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to revive diplomatic relations with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, underscoring their previous connection and the significance of continued engagement.
At a press conference on Friday, Trump remarked, “We will have relations with North Korea and with Kim Jong-un.”
Reflecting on his earlier encounters with Kim, Trump noted, “I got along with him very well, as you know. I think I stopped the war.” He suggested that his victory in the 2016 election played a crucial role in averting conflict, stating, “I think if I wouldn't have won that particular election, you would have ended up in a very bad situation. But I did, and we had a good relationship.”
The president stressed that his relationship with Kim serves as a valuable asset for global stability. “I think it's a very big asset for everybody that I do get along with him. I mean, I get along with him, he gets along with me, and that's a good thing, not a bad thing,” he asserted.
He also pointed out that other regional players, especially Japan, recognize the advantages of his diplomatic stance. “I can tell you that Japan likes the idea because their relationship is not very good with him [Kim Jong-un], and if I can have a relationship with not only him but other people throughout the world where there seem to be difficulties, I think it's a tremendous asset for the world, not just the United States.”
Trump's approach to North Korea represents a notable shift in US foreign policy during his first term. Following a period of heightened tensions in 2017, where Trump labeled Kim as “Rocket Man” and threatened “fire and fury” in response to North Korea's nuclear pursuits, an unprecedented dialogue emerged between the two leaders.
In 2018, Trump and Kim convened in Singapore for the first-ever summit between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader. This meeting yielded a general agreement on denuclearization, although the details were lacking. However, a subsequent summit in Hanoi in 2019 ended without an agreement due to disagreements over sanctions relief and North Korea's nuclear initiatives.
Later that year, Trump made history as the first US president to step into North Korea during a brief encounter with Kim at the Demilitarized Zone.
Despite the groundbreaking meetings, negotiations between the US and North Korea have stagnated, with Pyongyang continuing its missile tests. While Trump's efforts to sustain a personal rapport with Kim, including letter exchanges, did not culminate in a formal denuclearization agreement, he continues to maintain that his direct diplomacy has averted significant conflict and could be revitalized in the future.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
At a press conference on Friday, Trump remarked, “We will have relations with North Korea and with Kim Jong-un.”
Reflecting on his earlier encounters with Kim, Trump noted, “I got along with him very well, as you know. I think I stopped the war.” He suggested that his victory in the 2016 election played a crucial role in averting conflict, stating, “I think if I wouldn't have won that particular election, you would have ended up in a very bad situation. But I did, and we had a good relationship.”
The president stressed that his relationship with Kim serves as a valuable asset for global stability. “I think it's a very big asset for everybody that I do get along with him. I mean, I get along with him, he gets along with me, and that's a good thing, not a bad thing,” he asserted.
He also pointed out that other regional players, especially Japan, recognize the advantages of his diplomatic stance. “I can tell you that Japan likes the idea because their relationship is not very good with him [Kim Jong-un], and if I can have a relationship with not only him but other people throughout the world where there seem to be difficulties, I think it's a tremendous asset for the world, not just the United States.”
Trump's approach to North Korea represents a notable shift in US foreign policy during his first term. Following a period of heightened tensions in 2017, where Trump labeled Kim as “Rocket Man” and threatened “fire and fury” in response to North Korea's nuclear pursuits, an unprecedented dialogue emerged between the two leaders.
In 2018, Trump and Kim convened in Singapore for the first-ever summit between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader. This meeting yielded a general agreement on denuclearization, although the details were lacking. However, a subsequent summit in Hanoi in 2019 ended without an agreement due to disagreements over sanctions relief and North Korea's nuclear initiatives.
Later that year, Trump made history as the first US president to step into North Korea during a brief encounter with Kim at the Demilitarized Zone.
Despite the groundbreaking meetings, negotiations between the US and North Korea have stagnated, with Pyongyang continuing its missile tests. While Trump's efforts to sustain a personal rapport with Kim, including letter exchanges, did not culminate in a formal denuclearization agreement, he continues to maintain that his direct diplomacy has averted significant conflict and could be revitalized in the future.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
