Trump thanks Kim Jong-un for his ‘courage,’ but sanctions to remain until denuclearization
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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly Tuesday morning, Eastern Standard Time.
As expected, he did talk about North Korea, but his tone was a lot different than a year ago.
Our Blue House correspondent Hwang Hojun, who's also in New York, has this story.
His narrative has done a complete one-eighty.
It was just a year ago when the U.S. President threatened North Korea with quote "fire and fury."
"The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea. Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime."
But on Tuesday morning, local time,...
"I would like to thank Chairman Kim for his courage and for the steps he has taken."
President Trump was giving his second address to the UN General Assembly since his inauguration in 2017.
He touted his administration's efforts to negotiate with North Korea to achieve peace,... saying that North Korea is no longer carrying out missile and nuclear tests.
He underscored that the regime is even demolishing some of its military facilities, releasing hostages and returning the remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War.
But regarding the sanctions on North Korea, President Trump said they will stay in place until denuclearization occurs on the Korean peninsula.
He did thank the international community, singling out his South Korean counterpart President Moon Jae-in, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their support for U.S. policy towards North Korea.
On the free trade agreement signed Monday, local time, by him and the South Korean leader, President Trump praised the deal, calling it just the beginning.
He blasted China for its trade practices that he claimed create an intolerable trade imbalance, defending his trade war on Beijing and also strongly attacking OPEC nations for high oil prices.
The General Assembly is the very embodiment of multilateralism, but President Trump again rejected what he calls globalism, stressing the importance of national sovereignty and independence.
Now, President Moon Jae-in will take the stand on Wednesday local time, here at the UN Headquarters. Addressing the body of nations, he will share his vision for improving inter-Korean relations to achieve denuclearization and establish lasting peace, as well as the results of his recent summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Hwang Hojun, Arirang News.
As expected, he did talk about North Korea, but his tone was a lot different than a year ago.
Our Blue House correspondent Hwang Hojun, who's also in New York, has this story.
His narrative has done a complete one-eighty.
It was just a year ago when the U.S. President threatened North Korea with quote "fire and fury."
"The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea. Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime."
But on Tuesday morning, local time,...
"I would like to thank Chairman Kim for his courage and for the steps he has taken."
President Trump was giving his second address to the UN General Assembly since his inauguration in 2017.
He touted his administration's efforts to negotiate with North Korea to achieve peace,... saying that North Korea is no longer carrying out missile and nuclear tests.
He underscored that the regime is even demolishing some of its military facilities, releasing hostages and returning the remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War.
But regarding the sanctions on North Korea, President Trump said they will stay in place until denuclearization occurs on the Korean peninsula.
He did thank the international community, singling out his South Korean counterpart President Moon Jae-in, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their support for U.S. policy towards North Korea.
On the free trade agreement signed Monday, local time, by him and the South Korean leader, President Trump praised the deal, calling it just the beginning.
He blasted China for its trade practices that he claimed create an intolerable trade imbalance, defending his trade war on Beijing and also strongly attacking OPEC nations for high oil prices.
The General Assembly is the very embodiment of multilateralism, but President Trump again rejected what he calls globalism, stressing the importance of national sovereignty and independence.
Now, President Moon Jae-in will take the stand on Wednesday local time, here at the UN Headquarters. Addressing the body of nations, he will share his vision for improving inter-Korean relations to achieve denuclearization and establish lasting peace, as well as the results of his recent summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Hwang Hojun, Arirang News.