Pompeo is also hoping to arrange for another summit between Trump and Un.
Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister
Before landing in Pyongyang, however, Pompeo visited Japan. Japanese officials say they worry that an American accord with North Korea could upset the security of their region.
Pompeo met with Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan. He said he wanted to meet the Japanese head of state “so we have a fully coordinated and unified view” of relations with North Korea. He also promised to speak to North Korea about Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Pompeo told Abe, “It is important for us to hear from you as I travel to Pyongyang to make sure that we are fully in sync with respect to missile programs, (chemical and biological weapons) programs. We will bring up the issue of the abductees as well and then we will share with you how we hope to proceed when we are in Pyongyang tomorrow.”
Abe was insistent that his country’s alliance with the U.S. is “more robust than ever.” He stressed that he wants “thorough coordination” with the U.S. on dealings with North Korea.
