Why North Korea’s Kim expects the US to come ‘cap in hand’ for Trump talks

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowMarch 19, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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North Korea fired ballistic missiles on Saturday while US officials were in Seoul, South Korea, discussing ways to restart negotiations with the Kim regime. The missile launch occurred as US Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre met with South Korea's chief nuclear negotiator to discuss the Korean peninsula. Analysts suggest North Korea's leader has established strict conditions for talks and a limited timeframe for a potential summit. These developments coincide with a delayed visit by former President Trump to China, originally scheduled for later this month, which has been postponed due to the war on Iran. The delay further complicates the possibility of near-term US-North Korea dialogue.

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Iran 40% China 50% Jeong Yeon-doo 60% Seoul ×260% Donald Trump ×260% South Korea ×270% Michael DeSombre 70% United States ×280% Kim Jong-un 80% North Korea ×590%

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North Korea

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