The President didn’t provide any details on conditions that he will require from Kim to meet. However, he said that if Kim doesn’t agree on the condition, they will not have the meeting. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Press Secretary, said that Trump was referring to denuclearization discussions.
Concerns about North Korea’s intentions have grown in recent weeks. Kim Jong Un’s government withdrew from peace talks with South Korea last week. This move was in reaction to long-expected military exercises between South Korean and U.S. forces. Kim’s government also threatened that they will pull out of the Trump-Kim meeting. The reason for this is U.S. insistence on denuclearization. But the White House dismissed their statement as a negotiating plan.
Questions from the American People:
- Should the U.S. and South Korea have held off on military exercises until after the summit with North Korea?
- Is denuclearization necessary if North Korea agrees to a treaty and more open involvement with the U.S.?
- Is Kim Jong Un simply trying to save face with his people with his political posturing?
