Republican frontrunner in the American presidential elections, Donald Trump mentions that he is open to talks with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. This is very different from America's policy against the country.
Presumptive nominee did not expound on the details about the possible discussion with Pyongyang, but he said he would do it in an effort to stop the country to develop its Pyongyang nuclear program.
The 69-year-old told Reuters on Tuesday, "I would speak to him, I would have no problem speaking to him." But aside from the talks, he said he will also put pressure on China to convince North Korea to stop the program.
"At the same time I would put a lot of pressure on China because economically we have tremendous power over China," He said, "China is Pyongyang's sole economic and diplomatic supporter and Kim Jong Un just might listen.
"I would put a lot of pressure on China because economically we have tremendous power over China. China can solve that problem with one meeting or one phone call." He adds.
An unnamed South Korean spokesperson agrees that the issue of denuclearization of North Korea should be the first priority of the discussion. The representative states that North Korea should "stop making threats and provocations and show sincere willingness to denuclearize."
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has been known to receive negative criticisms from most of the countries worldwide with the nation's record on abuses, threats of missile launches and nuclear ambitions. Even Trump has called Kim Jong Un "like a maniac" earlier.
As of now, the Americans and the whole world are wondering if this plan would work out. All everyone has to do is wait if he gains the presidential seat. Obama has tried talking to North Korea in the past but backed out because he fears the consequences.
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