North Korea News Summary: Denuclearization, Xi Visit, and US Contact
En resumen
- US and China reaffirm denuclearization goal for North Korea.
- Xi Jinping may visit Pyongyang soon.
- Seoul official reports no special US-North Korea contact.
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The articles summarize recent developments regarding North Korea, including statements from the White House on US-China talks, potential visits by Chinese leadership, and assessments of US-North Korea diplomatic contact.
The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
Trump, Xi reaffirm shared goal of denuclearizing N. Korea: White House
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea during their recent summit talks in Beijing, the White House said in a fact sheet released Sunday.
The two leaders met in the Chinese capital on Thursday and Friday, during which they discussed a range of key issues, including security on the Korean Peninsula, the status of Taiwan, the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and bilateral trade.
Chinese President Xi likely to visit N. Korea as early as next week: sources
SEOUL -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely visit North Korea as early as next week, sources said Wednesday.
"We have obtained intelligence indicating that President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea soon," a high-ranking government official told Yonhap News Agency.
Seoul official says no special U.S.-N. Korea contact appears to be under way
WASHINGTON -- A senior South Korean official said Wednesday there appears to be no special contact between the United States and North Korea, amid lingering speculation that U.S. President Donald Trump could attempt to rekindle his personal diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un if an opportunity arises.
After his trip to Beijing last week, Trump told reporters that he has communicated with Kim, claiming he has a "very good" relationship with the reclusive leader. He did not elaborate on what kind of communications he had with Kim.
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Xi Jinping will visit North Korea.
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Preguntas abiertas
- What specific details were discussed regarding North Korea's denuclearization between Trump and Xi?
- What is the exact timing and purpose of Xi Jinping's potential visit to North Korea?
- What is the nature of the communication Trump claims to have had with Kim Jong-un?
- What is the South Korean government's basis for stating there is no special US-North Korea contact?
