News Alert: Trump turns to South Korea for its views on whether Kim Jong Un would strike denuclearization deal before U.S.-North Korea summit

President Trump spoke late Saturday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in amid increasing concerns in the White House that Pyongyang is not serious about reaching a deal on denuclearization. Despite North Korea's actions in recent days, including cancellation of a working-level meeting with South Korean officials and a threat to call off Kim's summit with Trump on June 12, aides emphasized that the president remains committed to meeting with Kim and that planning is moving forward.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 20, 12:57 PM     Trump turns to South Korea for its views on whether Kim Jong Un would strike denuclearization deal before U.S.-North Korea summit President Trump spoke late Saturday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in amid increasing concerns in the White House that Pyongyang is not serious about reaching a deal on denuclearization. Despite North Korea's actions in recent days, including cancellation of a working-level meeting with South Korean officials and a threat to call off Kim's summit with Trump on June 12, aides emphasized that the president remains committed to meeting with Kim and that planning is moving forward. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071