Trump wants a new meeting with Kim Jong Un. North Korea says not so fast
Summary
Donald Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, but North Korea is signaling it will demand tough conditions before any summit. Pyongyang has also condemned the scaling back of US-South Korea military exercises and launched ballistic missiles off its east coast.
Key Points
- Trump has said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year and restart talks with Pyongyang.
- North Korea, through Kim Yo Jong, has responded cautiously and hinted that it will set high conditions, including changes to US policy and recognition of its nuclear status.
- Pyongyang launched about 10 ballistic missiles off its east coast as the US and South Korea continued military exercises.
- Analysts say North Korea is trying to keep diplomacy open while pressing Washington for a more accommodating stance.
