Outlook for second N. Korea-U.S. Summit by Korea's neighboring countries
- 5 years ago
The whole world will be watching the summit later this week, some countries because they have their own vital interests in the results.
Our Cha Sang-mi takes a closer look at the expectations of China, Russia and Japan.
The Hanoi summit is welcome news not only for North Korea and the U.S., but other countries surrounding the Korean Peninsula as well, namely China, Japan and Russia.
China is one of North Korea's closest allies and their ties remain strong, according to Professor Steve Chung.
"Even though China is not physically involved in the dialogue between himself and Donald Trump, but still, it's very important that China can through the channel from North Korea to talk to President Donald Trump. (cut)China can put forward their interests and their objectives about how to denuclearize North Korea and also can consolidate the trust-building between the two nations."
Chung says a triangular relationship between Pyeongyang, Beijing and Washington will help solve other issues at stake.
Japan, too, is keenly following the pre-summit developments, which has domestic issues at stake depending on the outcome of the summit.
"Especially for Japan is the abduction is the most important issues. On this issue, Prime Minister Abe already asked President Trump to convey Japan's message to Chairman Kim Jong-un if Japan can find a way to discuss about these issues after the summit meeting with DPRK or even Prime Minister Abe can have the opportunity to have a summit meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-un."
Meanwhile, Russia has been relatively quiet ahead of the summit, although the country welcomed the latest developments.
"Something will be achieved during the second summit in Hanoi, but there will be probably no breakthrough. Maybe some incremental steps will be made during this rendezvous. But I think we will need more summits like this to achieve a final solution to this problem."
Lukin says the Kremlin tends to defer a lot to its close strategic partner in Beijing when it comes to Korean issues.
But despite having different agendas,... all three countries say they want complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.
Our Cha Sang-mi takes a closer look at the expectations of China, Russia and Japan.
The Hanoi summit is welcome news not only for North Korea and the U.S., but other countries surrounding the Korean Peninsula as well, namely China, Japan and Russia.
China is one of North Korea's closest allies and their ties remain strong, according to Professor Steve Chung.
"Even though China is not physically involved in the dialogue between himself and Donald Trump, but still, it's very important that China can through the channel from North Korea to talk to President Donald Trump. (cut)China can put forward their interests and their objectives about how to denuclearize North Korea and also can consolidate the trust-building between the two nations."
Chung says a triangular relationship between Pyeongyang, Beijing and Washington will help solve other issues at stake.
Japan, too, is keenly following the pre-summit developments, which has domestic issues at stake depending on the outcome of the summit.
"Especially for Japan is the abduction is the most important issues. On this issue, Prime Minister Abe already asked President Trump to convey Japan's message to Chairman Kim Jong-un if Japan can find a way to discuss about these issues after the summit meeting with DPRK or even Prime Minister Abe can have the opportunity to have a summit meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-un."
Meanwhile, Russia has been relatively quiet ahead of the summit, although the country welcomed the latest developments.
"Something will be achieved during the second summit in Hanoi, but there will be probably no breakthrough. Maybe some incremental steps will be made during this rendezvous. But I think we will need more summits like this to achieve a final solution to this problem."
Lukin says the Kremlin tends to defer a lot to its close strategic partner in Beijing when it comes to Korean issues.
But despite having different agendas,... all three countries say they want complete denuclearization and lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.