Kim Jong Un’s awkward answer then Trump asked to meet him in South Korea
Then in 2019, cameras shook and flashes went wild as Donald Trump made history — stepping into enemy territory alongside Kim Jong Un. The then–45th U.S. president gave Kim a friendly pat on the arm before the North Korean leader guided him across the line dividing North and South Korea.
Before setting off on his latest Asia tour, which includes stops in Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, the president shared his hopes of meeting the North Korean leader once again.
”I’ll be in South Korea”
Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia, Trump told reporters.
“I just had a good relationship with him. I would love to see him, if he wants to, if he even gets this message. We haven’t mentioned anything, but he knows I’m going over there. If he’d like to meet, I’d love to meet him.”
Then, with a grin, Trump added a message for the press:
“If you want to put out the word, I’m open to it. If he wants to meet, I’ll be in South Korea.”
Despite Trump’s enthusiasm, the response from Pyongyang so far has been… silence. Both U.S. and South Korean officials confirmed that as of Tuesday, no meeting plans had been made, and Kim Jong Un’s government hasn’t replied to Trump’s outreach.Continue reading…
