President Donald Trump signaled Friday that U.S. and North Korean officials have reengaged in talks, praising their latest statement expressing a willingness to reenter discussions "At any time, at any format" just a day after he canceled the historic summit with their leader, Kim Jong Un. "We're going to see what happens. We're talking to them now," Trump said when asked by reporters outside the White House if the meeting with Kim is still on.
Trump first broached the topic on Twitter earlier Friday, writing that he welcomed North Korea's decision to voice a willingness to reenter into dialogue.
One day after calling off a planned meeting in Singapore between himself and Kim - and warning the North Korean dictator about the United States' formidable nuclear arsenal - Trump took a more conciliatory tone, saying that further discussions could lead to "Enduring prosperity and peace."
"Very good news to receive the warm and productive statement from North Korea," Trump tweeted.
Kim Kye Gwan, first vice minister of foreign affairs, issued a statement earlier on Friday saying North Korea was "Willing to give the U.S. time and opportunities" to reconsider talks.
The statement brought a reprieve to the escalating public rhetoric from the two countries, which over the past few days took on a more aggressive tone as North Korean officials floated withdrawing from the historic summit and backed off assurances to discuss denuclearization with the U.S. Trump on Thursday canceled the highly anticipated meeting with Kim, citing "Tremendous anger and open hostility" in recent remarks out of North Korea in a letter addressed to Kim and released by the White House.
"The world, and North Korea in particular, has lost a great opportunity for lasting peace and great prosperity and wealth."
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/25/trump-north-korea-statement-reaction-608628
Trump first broached the topic on Twitter earlier Friday, writing that he welcomed North Korea's decision to voice a willingness to reenter into dialogue.
One day after calling off a planned meeting in Singapore between himself and Kim - and warning the North Korean dictator about the United States' formidable nuclear arsenal - Trump took a more conciliatory tone, saying that further discussions could lead to "Enduring prosperity and peace."
"Very good news to receive the warm and productive statement from North Korea," Trump tweeted.
Kim Kye Gwan, first vice minister of foreign affairs, issued a statement earlier on Friday saying North Korea was "Willing to give the U.S. time and opportunities" to reconsider talks.
The statement brought a reprieve to the escalating public rhetoric from the two countries, which over the past few days took on a more aggressive tone as North Korean officials floated withdrawing from the historic summit and backed off assurances to discuss denuclearization with the U.S. Trump on Thursday canceled the highly anticipated meeting with Kim, citing "Tremendous anger and open hostility" in recent remarks out of North Korea in a letter addressed to Kim and released by the White House.
"The world, and North Korea in particular, has lost a great opportunity for lasting peace and great prosperity and wealth."
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/25/trump-north-korea-statement-reaction-608628
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