North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
SUMMARY
North Korea is preparing to reopen nuclear negotiations with the U.S. if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election, according to Ri Il Gyu, a former senior North Korean diplomat who recently defected. Ri claims that Pyongyang is crafting a new strategy aimed at lifting sanctions, removing its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, and securing economic aid. This marks a potential shift from North Korea's current aggressive stance, with Ri suggesting that Kim Jong Un's previous reliance on inexperienced military commanders during the failed 2019 Trump-Kim summit was a key mistake. With closer ties to Russia now strengthening North Korea's hand, the regime is looking to engage in diplomacy on its own terms, seeking leverage over the U.S. and Japan.
