Trump Wants a Second Summit With North Korea – And He’s Not Shutting the Lockdown Off Yet
When the U.S. president and South Korean leader Moon Jae‑in swapped words on the sidelines of the G‑20 in Buenos Aires, they both swooned over the idea of a follow‑up meeting with Kim Jong‑Un. The goal? A fully verified denuclearisation of the DPRK—no more nukes, no more mystery.
The Big Picture
- Trump says he’s ready for another summit with North Korea, following the historic June talks in Singapore.
- The two heads of state pledged to stay on the same page—keeping sanctions tight and showing Kim that getting rid of nukes is the only way forward.
- Moon’s press secretary, Yoon Young‑chan, chimed in that the U.S‑South Korea partnership must power the next summit into another milestone.
Key Takeaways
- Sanctions will stay vigorously enforced to make it crystal clear that the DPRK’s path is nukes = no‑good.
- The U.S. plans to tie the next summit to a deeper cooperation with South Korea.
- Mike Pompeo was slated to meet a top North Korean office early in November, but the meeting fizzled out when North Korea demanded the U.S. soften sanctions.
So, there you have it: a big‑league promise that the next North Korean summit isn’t just another random dinner chat, but a real chance to crack a tough nut—barring the DPRK’s stubbornness and a firm grip on sanctions.
