CNA Explains: Why is Trump pushing to meet Kim Jong Un again?
US President Donald Trump has scaled back joint military exercises with South Korea while signaling a desire for another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The move reflects a shift in diplomatic strategy and regional security priorities.
Why it matters
Changes in US-North Korea relations and military posture significantly impact geopolitical stability in East Asia.
US President Donald Trump scaled back joint military exercises with key ally South Korea this week, while signalling plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they meet at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, on Jun 30, 2019. (File photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)
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