4.11 Summit agenda and possible outcome
- 5 years ago
한미정상회담 일주일 앞, 사전조율 어디까지 이뤄졌나?
With only one week left until what may become another historic summit between leaders of South Korea and the U.S., much attention is being drawn to the summit agenda.
And the agenda is likely to be prearranged by now,... as South Korea's top diplomats and nuclear envoys have returned home afte holding a series of talks with their U.S. counterparts.
Today we discuss in-depth on the possible Seoul-Washington summit agenda and future perspectives on resolving North Korea's nuclear issue.
For that, Dr. Woo Jung-yeop of Sejong Institute now joins us in the studio.
Good to have you with us.
1. -The deputy chief of Seoul's National Security Office, Kim Hyun-chong returns following talks with U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Charles Kupperman.
-KIM: Seoul, Washington on same page regarding ultimate destination or roadmap of nuclear negotiations.
-Interpretation of Kim's remarks?
2. -Kim Brushes off concerns on Seoul-Washington's disharmony on North Korea policy.
-KIM: Talks went very well good results expected from Moon-Trump summit.
-Same, positive atmosphere in the U.S.?
3. -South Korea's top security chief, Chung Eui-yong : gov't mulling to send an envoy to North Korea.
-Realized before Moon-Trump summit?
-If sent, what will the envoy discuss with his North Korean counterparts?
4. - Diplomatic efforts continue to resolve nuclear stalemate.
- Efforts mostly in top-down approach-- summits first, follow-up meetings and measures later.
-Part of the goals of the summit, open doors to inter-Korean summit and North Korea-U.S. summit?
5. -Pompeo hopes for 3rd North Korea-U.S. summit within few months.
-U.S. has nuanced that its open to dialogue. But this statement, much stronger. U.S. North Korea strategy much clearer now?
6. -Other issues expected to be brought to the table during Moon-Trump summit?
-For instance, Defense sharing cost? National Assembly ratified a deal with the U.S. on sharing defense costs in which Seoul will contribute roughly 915 million U.S. dollars this year to help cover the expense of stationing U.S. troops on the peninsula.
7. -Kim Jong-un remains silent. Visited Samjiyon county, a place he visits every time he has to make major political decisions.
-Implications to his visit?
8. -Kim's post-hanoi strategy yet to be announced. Expectations?
9. -First session of North Korea's newly elected parliament, or in Korean, next week.
-Some experts warn of North's provocation marking the day.
With only one week left until what may become another historic summit between leaders of South Korea and the U.S., much attention is being drawn to the summit agenda.
And the agenda is likely to be prearranged by now,... as South Korea's top diplomats and nuclear envoys have returned home afte holding a series of talks with their U.S. counterparts.
Today we discuss in-depth on the possible Seoul-Washington summit agenda and future perspectives on resolving North Korea's nuclear issue.
For that, Dr. Woo Jung-yeop of Sejong Institute now joins us in the studio.
Good to have you with us.
1. -The deputy chief of Seoul's National Security Office, Kim Hyun-chong returns following talks with U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Charles Kupperman.
-KIM: Seoul, Washington on same page regarding ultimate destination or roadmap of nuclear negotiations.
-Interpretation of Kim's remarks?
2. -Kim Brushes off concerns on Seoul-Washington's disharmony on North Korea policy.
-KIM: Talks went very well good results expected from Moon-Trump summit.
-Same, positive atmosphere in the U.S.?
3. -South Korea's top security chief, Chung Eui-yong : gov't mulling to send an envoy to North Korea.
-Realized before Moon-Trump summit?
-If sent, what will the envoy discuss with his North Korean counterparts?
4. - Diplomatic efforts continue to resolve nuclear stalemate.
- Efforts mostly in top-down approach-- summits first, follow-up meetings and measures later.
-Part of the goals of the summit, open doors to inter-Korean summit and North Korea-U.S. summit?
5. -Pompeo hopes for 3rd North Korea-U.S. summit within few months.
-U.S. has nuanced that its open to dialogue. But this statement, much stronger. U.S. North Korea strategy much clearer now?
6. -Other issues expected to be brought to the table during Moon-Trump summit?
-For instance, Defense sharing cost? National Assembly ratified a deal with the U.S. on sharing defense costs in which Seoul will contribute roughly 915 million U.S. dollars this year to help cover the expense of stationing U.S. troops on the peninsula.
7. -Kim Jong-un remains silent. Visited Samjiyon county, a place he visits every time he has to make major political decisions.
-Implications to his visit?
8. -Kim's post-hanoi strategy yet to be announced. Expectations?
9. -First session of North Korea's newly elected parliament, or in Korean, next week.
-Some experts warn of North's provocation marking the day.