There was more to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s invitation to a summit for United States President Donald Trump, as the South Korean government’s senior official said Friday, as South Korean envoy Chung Eli-Young slipped Trump a “special message” from Kim.
The official didn’t disclose the wording of the message, only saying it was meant as an exchange between the two leaders. However, he indicated there was more to Kim Jong-un’s message than what the envoy conveyed in person to President Trump.
Requesting anonymity, the official told the reporters that North Korea’s Kim asked Chung to deliver a special message to Trump that “was part of Kim’s effort to build trust toward the summit with the U.S.”
After Chung debriefed Trump on his meeting with Kim earlier this week, Trump said Thursday he would attend the summit. Kim said he was committed to Pyongyang’s denuclearization and gave his word to Chung he will no longer pursue further nuclear or missile tests, said Chung.
When asked if the message was linked to Kim’s denuclearization pledge, the official said, “It was very comprehensive.” He then added that Trump showed a “very positive” response.
Source:koreatimes.co.kr
