As reports emerge that President Trump is keen to hold a U.S.-North Korea summit, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said the government would continue gathering and analyzing information on the situation surrounding North Korea. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump is quietly considering a direct meeting with Kim Jong Un (金正恩) on the occasion of the APEC summit in China in November.
Reports say President Trump is keen to hold a U.S.-North Korea summit. In response, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said the Japanese government has consistently maintained a grave concern about the situation surrounding North Korea and has worked to gather and analyze information. He also stressed that coordination with the international community is essential in dealing with North Korea.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara reiterated the government’s policy of working closely with the United States and South Korea in addressing issues involving North Korea, including the abduction issue and its nuclear and missile development. The government said it would continue its analysis based on information about the situation, including media reports.
According to a WSJ report, officials said Trump is quietly considering holding a direct meeting with Kim Jong Un (金正恩) in November, taking advantage of the APEC summit being held in China.