Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks
Donald Trump has claimed he is in contact with Kim Jong-un and plans to meet him later this year, despite skepticism from the North Korean leader's sister. Kim Yo-jong dismissed the claims, reiterating that the US remains a hostile entity to Pyongyang.
Why it matters
The conflicting narratives highlight the ongoing volatility and lack of transparency in US-North Korea diplomatic relations.
Donald Trump (right) and Kim Jong-un in 2018. On Wednesday the US leader declined to say whether or not the two were in direct contact. Donald Trump (right) and Kim Jong-un in 2018. On Wednesday the US leader declined to say whether or not the two were in direct contact. North Korea Kim Jong-un’s sister casts doubt on Trump’s claims of secret US-North Korea talks President says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemy
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump has said he is planning to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un later this year even as the reclusive leader’s younger sister cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the two leaders.
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