The Minister of Unification of South Korea He said this Friday that there was a possibility “considerable” to hold a meeting between the American president, donald trumpand the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Unduring a visit to the peninsula next week.
North Korea seems to be “paying attention to the United States and various indications (…) suggest a considerable possibility of a meeting“Chung Dong-young told reporters.
US media reported that administration officials discussed privately arrange a meeting between Trump and Kimwho held three meetings during the Republican’s first term.
The last one took place in 2019 in the demilitarized zone that divides the two Koreas. Although there have been no official announcements, this week South Korean authorities restricted tourist visits to that area.
Trump has said he would like to meet the North Korean leader again, possibly later this year.
For his part, Kim said last month that he has “good memories” from Trump and is open to talking if the United States leaves behind the demand that North Korea give up its nuclear arsenal.
South Korean Minister Chung urged both leaders not to “let the opportunity slip away.”
The president of the United States, donald trumpstarts this weekend a important tour of Asiawith all eyes on a meeting with the Chinese leader Xi Jinpingwhich could have big implications for the global economy.
Trump announced Wednesday that he will hold a “great trip” to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first visit to the region since returning to the White House with a policy of tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
The summit with Xi will be held on October 30 in South Korea, within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the White House spokeswoman confirmed. The US president previously threatened to cancel the meeting due to an uptick in the trade war with Beijing, but said Wednesday that he now hopes to reach an “agreement on everything.”
The host countries will display a formal reception to remain on good terms with the 79-year-old president and seek the best possible agreements on tariffs and security assistance.
Trump will start Washington this Friday and will arrive on Sunday Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit (ASEAN), an event he failed to attend on several occasions during his first term.
