Why Trump Should Still Talk to North Korea
Summary
The article says President Donald Trump may pursue renewed talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a foreign-policy legacy project. It reports that Trump has spoken warmly about Kim, while Kim has said talks could resume if Washington drops its demand for denuclearization and ends what Pyongyang calls a hostile policy.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.
- Trump has publicly described Kim as a friend and praised their relationship.
- Trump said he was unsure whether anyone was seeking a meeting, but did not rule one out.
- Kim said in September 2025 that he had a good memory of Trump.
- Kim has said he would consider talks if the United States abandoned its pursuit of denuclearization and sought peaceful coexistence.
- Kim also said North Korea could get along with the United States if Washington respected its constitution and ended its hostile policy.
- Victor Cha of the Center for Strategic and International Studies said Trump might seek a deal to formally end the Korean War, though denuclearization would remain uncertain.
- The article says South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is preparing new overtures toward North Korea.
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