Trump vows to achieve peace deal between N. Korea, S. Korea
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that his administration will work "very hard" to achieve a peace agreement between North and South Korea, expressing confidence that a resolution can be reached over time, according to reports.
Previous US administrations have attempted to curb North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs while fostering improved relations across the Korean Peninsula, with limited success. Despite ongoing challenges, Trump remained optimistic about reaching a lasting accord.
Addressing South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump acknowledged that the Koreas technically remain at war following the 1953 armistice that halted open hostilities. He said: "We'll see what we can do to get that all straightened out."
Trump added, "We'll work very hard with Kim Jong Un and with everybody on getting things straightened out, because that makes sense. It's common sense that that should work out, and I feel certain that it will, may take a little time, you have to have a little patience, but I feel absolutely certain that it will."
During his first term, Trump met with Kim Jong Un three times, including a historic 2019 meeting at the demilitarized zone, marking the first occasion a sitting US president set foot in North Korea. Trump noted that his team attempted to schedule another meeting during his current five-day Asia tour, but the timing could not be arranged.
President Lee praised Trump’s efforts on the global stage, saying he has been “successful in bringing peace to many parts of the world.” He expressed hope that Trump’s diplomacy could extend to the Korean Peninsula, noting regret that a new meeting with Kim Jong Un did not materialize: “I hope that your peacemaking skills can be applied to the Korean Peninsula, so that we can bring peace on the Korean Peninsula as well.”
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