I believe that ending the Hanoi summit without a deal was a strategic misstep. According to reports, Kim Jong-un had prepared a mass rally in Pyongyang for that occasion; he had planned a grand welcoming ceremony in anticipation of reaching a favorable agreement with President Trump. He sought to craft a narrative—contrasting himself with his grandfather, who fought a war against the U.S., and his father, who engaged in a Cold War—by portraying himself as a "great leader" who overcame that history to achieve reconciliation with the United States. He also aimed to secure his regime's legitimacy by fostering economic development with American assistance. In a sense, because both the U.S. and North Korea effectively shut the door on each other at that time, no progress was made on the nuclear issue for years; instead, it served as a catalyst for North Korea to dramatically advance its nuclear capabilities. When it comes to resolving the issue, wouldn't a policy of engagement have been more effective—or at least offered more room to create alternatives—than a policy of non-engagement?
For what reason did President Trump suggested U.S. - North Korea dialogue?
I hope that all of you will engage in active discussion in this forum regarding U.S. policy toward North Korea, with the aim of fostering peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia and finding a rational solution to the North Korean nuclear issue.
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I am not concerned with the political motives behind the President's assertions. My focus lies on the benefits this policy offers the American people and the impact that establishing a peaceful order in Northeast Asia would have on global peace and prosperity. I look forward to hearing your valuable insights.