Trump: Kim Jong Un “serious” about denuclearization
President Trump said during an Oval Office meeting with Moon that he believes Kim Jong Un is “serious” about denuclearization as he aims to push ahead with the Singapore summit.
“I do think he is serious. I think he is absolutely very serious,” Mr. Trump said. The president however appeared coy in suggesting that the summit may take place later than the original June 12th date.
“It may not work out for June 12,” Mr. Trump said seated beside Moon. He added, “If it doesn’t happen, maybe it will happen later.”
“Frankly it has a chance to be a great, great meeting for North Korea and a great meeting for the world,” said Mr. Trump, saying that the meeting “must” take place.
“You never know about deals…I’ve made a lot of deals. You never really know.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Trump hailed North Koreans as “hardworking, great people” adding that Kim would be “extremely happy” if a deal between the two leaders works out. He would not, however, confirm if he had been in direct talks with Kim yet.
“North Korea has a chance really to be a great country and I think they should seize the opportunity and we’ll soon find out whether they want to do that.”
