South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC
Summary
South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, said he would accept a deal where North Korea freezes its nuclear weapons production instead of dismantling them. He believes this could help in reducing tensions and improving relations with North Korea. Lee encourages former U.S. President Donald Trump to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as earlier negotiations broke down in 2019.Key Facts
- South Korea's president supports a deal for North Korea to freeze its nuclear program rather than dismantle it.
- North Korea produces 15-20 nuclear weapons a year and declared itself a nuclear power in 2022.
- Previous negotiations with North Korea have not succeeded, and it has refused to return to talks.
- South Korea's president wants to establish peaceful relations with North Korea and reduce tensions.
- He believes resuming talks between Trump and Kim could benefit global peace.
- China and Russia have blocked further UN sanctions on North Korea.
- South Korea is currently holding the presidency of the UN Security Council.
- The ties between China, Russia, and North Korea are deepening, which complicates South Korea's situation.
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