'NK, US make secret contact for summit'
发布时间:2024-09-22 01:42:46 作者:玩站小弟 我要评论
By Kim Bo-eunSecret contacts are taking place between Pyongyang and Washington to prepare for a summ
。
By Kim Bo-eun
Secret contacts are taking place between Pyongyang and Washington to prepare for a summit between their leaders slated for May, according to sources, Sunday.
Citing Donald Trump administration officials familiar with the matter, CNN reported "secret direct talks" are being held, focusing on the venue of the summit. It stated intelligence officials of the two states have spoken and even met in a third country.
The report dispelled concerns the summit may fall through: Such concerns had risen because North Korea has refrained from reporting about the summit, and there have been no recent reports of developments with regards to the meeting from either side.
But CNN quoted the government sources as saying "the participation of the North Koreans in the preparatory talks gives them more confidence Kim is serious about the meeting."
The sources also said, "Pyongyang has reaffirmed Kim is willing to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
State Department officials are reportedly communicating with their North Korean counterparts through the New York channel _ their mission to the United Nations.
The report said the location of the venue will likely be decided first, with discussions on the date and agenda of the summit to follow.
A Cheong Wa Dae official referred to the preparatory talks as a "positive sign."
The report also raised speculation the summit could be postponed, saying officials are preparing with their target as May or June.
"It appears there would be a postponement because there is not much time left for preparations," said Kim Dong-yub, a professor at Kyungnam University.
"The summit was unexpectedly arranged with South Korea as the mediator, and currently the Trump administration is seen as lacking experts on North Korea."
Last month Joseph Yun, the state department's point man on North Korea, left his post.
Possible locations for summit
Multiple locations have been brought up so far.
The CNN report stated North Korea is pushing for Pyongyang as the location of the bilateral talks, considering the fact that its leader Kim Jong-un invited Trump for talks.
Washington has also been mentioned, but it seems unlikely either of the leaders will travel to his counterpart's country.
The truce village of Panmunjeom, where the inter-Korean summit will take place this month, has also been cited as a possible venue for the talks.
Media reports have also mentioned the governments of Mongolia and Sweden as being interested in serving as the location.
Mongolia is known to have friendly relations with both Pyongyang and Washington.
As for Sweden, the country has an embassy in Pyongyang, which has been acting as a bridge between North Korea and the U.S., as the two do not have formal diplomatic ties.
Meanwhile, Chinese media promoted Beijing as the "optimum location" for the summit.
"There will be utmost consideration of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's safety and his route of travel and the venue will be decided accordingly," professor Kim said.
Secret contacts are taking place between Pyongyang and Washington to prepare for a summit between their leaders slated for May, according to sources, Sunday.
Citing Donald Trump administration officials familiar with the matter, CNN reported "secret direct talks" are being held, focusing on the venue of the summit. It stated intelligence officials of the two states have spoken and even met in a third country.
The report dispelled concerns the summit may fall through: Such concerns had risen because North Korea has refrained from reporting about the summit, and there have been no recent reports of developments with regards to the meeting from either side.
But CNN quoted the government sources as saying "the participation of the North Koreans in the preparatory talks gives them more confidence Kim is serious about the meeting."
The sources also said, "Pyongyang has reaffirmed Kim is willing to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."
State Department officials are reportedly communicating with their North Korean counterparts through the New York channel _ their mission to the United Nations.
The report said the location of the venue will likely be decided first, with discussions on the date and agenda of the summit to follow.
A Cheong Wa Dae official referred to the preparatory talks as a "positive sign."
The report also raised speculation the summit could be postponed, saying officials are preparing with their target as May or June.
"It appears there would be a postponement because there is not much time left for preparations," said Kim Dong-yub, a professor at Kyungnam University.
"The summit was unexpectedly arranged with South Korea as the mediator, and currently the Trump administration is seen as lacking experts on North Korea."
Last month Joseph Yun, the state department's point man on North Korea, left his post.
Possible locations for summit
Multiple locations have been brought up so far.
The CNN report stated North Korea is pushing for Pyongyang as the location of the bilateral talks, considering the fact that its leader Kim Jong-un invited Trump for talks.
Washington has also been mentioned, but it seems unlikely either of the leaders will travel to his counterpart's country.
The truce village of Panmunjeom, where the inter-Korean summit will take place this month, has also been cited as a possible venue for the talks.
Media reports have also mentioned the governments of Mongolia and Sweden as being interested in serving as the location.
Mongolia is known to have friendly relations with both Pyongyang and Washington.
As for Sweden, the country has an embassy in Pyongyang, which has been acting as a bridge between North Korea and the U.S., as the two do not have formal diplomatic ties.
Meanwhile, Chinese media promoted Beijing as the "optimum location" for the summit.
"There will be utmost consideration of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's safety and his route of travel and the venue will be decided accordingly," professor Kim said.
相关文章
Korea's economy to stop growing without drastic labor change: FKI
A port in South Korea's southeastern city of Busan. (Yonhap)South Korea’s economy is expected to sto2024-09-22Extremely useful website will show you Sephora reviews that mention crying
Any beauty enthusiast who's had a crush, seen A Star Is Born, or listened to a Phoebe Bridgers song2024-09-2261 lawmakers awarded by youth for making positive remarks
The Sunfull Foundation holds a ceremony to present an award in collaboration with the National Assem2024-09-22YouTube launches coronavirus news shelf in 16 countries
YouTube launched a news shelf on its homepage dedicated to coronavirus coverage, the company announc2024-09-2213 Astronomical Clocks Connecting Time And Space
Composed of intricate dials and mechanisms, astronomical clocks more closely resemble eclectic works2024-09-22- 工作人员正在搬运包裹5月28日上午9时,中铁联集成都中心站雅安站外站签约暨挂牌仪式举行。这标志着,未来,雅安产品将搭乘中欧国际班列走向世界。签约挂牌仪式上,装载有雅安石材以及化工品的首趟运输车队出发前2024-09-22
最新评论