Satellite footage indicates North Korea is still running its main nuclear complex, raising questions about whether its commitment to denuclearization.
SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Un has ordered preparations for a second summit with President Donald Trump, saying he’ll “wait with patience and in good faith” to work toward a common goal, North Korean state media reported Thursday.
The Korean Central News Agency also said Kim expressed “large satisfaction” after receiving a “great” letter from Trump.
Despite Kim’s determination for another meeting with Trump, the two remain at odds over fundamental issues. Experts say a major sticking point is what denuclearization steps Kim should take to move forward stalled nuclear negotiations and what rewards Trump should provide to push Kim to take those measures.
KCNA added that Kim received a letter from Trump from a North Korean envoy who met the U. S. president in Washington last week. After meeting Kim Yong Chol, Trump said that he and Kim Jong Un will probably meet around the end of February but did not say exactly when and where the summit would take place.
Thursday’s report said Kim spoke highly of the U. S. president for “expressing his unusual determination and will for the settlement of the issue with a great interest in the second summit.
