Joseph Yun, the former U.S. Deputy Ambassador to South Korea and special representative for North Korea policy, predicted on November 10 that a North Korea-U.S. summit is unlikely to occur. He also expressed concerns about the ongoing transfer of wartime operational control by South Korea.
Speaking at the second Korea-U.S. Diplomatic Forum held at the Glad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, Yun stated, "Kim Jong Un has nothing to gain from a North Korea-U.S. summit."
He added, "Kim met with President Donald Trump three times between 2018 and 2019 but gained nothing from those meetings," emphasizing that Kim faced humiliation during the Hanoi summit.
Yun noted that North Korea is receiving significant support from China and Russia, stating, "North Korea has emerged as a strategically important country and has achieved economic independence."
He further remarked that even if a summit were to take place, President Trump would not discuss North Korea's denuclearization, as he is facing considerable criticism over his North Korea policy.
Regarding the transfer of wartime operational control, Yun cautioned that it would be difficult to proceed without accepting that the Korea-U.S. alliance would inevitably weaken.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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