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Trump Courts Kim After Midterm Blow as Allies Fear Being Sidelined
Analysts say Trump may need sanctions relief and other concessions, while North Korea’s expanded arsenal and closer ties to Russia and China weaken Kim’s incentive to talk.
- Following a setback in U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to re-engage North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to bolster his foreign policy legacy.
- Analysts suggest Trump aims to secure foreign policy successes during the final two years of his term while navigating constraints from a Democratic-controlled Congress.
- Kim's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, denounced Washington's "hostile policy" and denied accusations that North Korea stole more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance last week.
- South Korea and Japan expressed concern they could be "cut out of the loop" if Trump deals directly with Kim, potentially shelving denuclearization to reach a deal.
- Experts warn North Korea may view Trump as a "lame-duck" leader unable to secure congressional support, reducing Pyongyang's incentive to return to negotiations.
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Trump could woo North Korea after midterm setback, but Kim may not ...
·London, United Kingdom
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Could Trump’s Midterm Defeat Push Him to Renew Talks With North Korea?
US President Donald Trump’s midterm election setback could encourage him to intensify efforts to revive diplomacy with North Korea, but the prospects of renewed engagement remain uncertain. While Trump may increasingly turn to foreign policy to secure achievements during the final two years of his presidency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has fewer incentives […] The post Could Trump’s Midterm Defeat Push Him to Renew Talks With North Korea? a…
·Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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AFTER a political blow, Trump could renew diplomacy with North Korea for a legacy. Still, Kim Jong Un has little incentive to negotiate, and possible concessions worry American allies.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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