Trump: "Very Good Relationship with Kim Jong-un... No War Happened Thanks to Me"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that he has a very good relationship with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and that thanks to him, war with North Korea has not occurred, drawing attention. In particular, he actively refuted the theory of poor achievements regarding North Korea by stating that he has not given anything to North Korea.

According to foreign media such as CNN, on the 5th (local time), President Trump, at a Fox News-hosted town hall event held in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was asked by an audience member about his plans for progress with North Korea if he were to be re-elected. He said, "I have a very good relationship with Chairman Kim," and "Because of me, war with North Korea has not happened." He then emphasized, "I have not given anything to North Korea."

President Trump recalled the time when he met with his predecessor, former President Barack Obama, in the White House Oval Office during his president-elect period, saying, "If the other side had been elected, you would be fighting a big war with North Korea by now." He repeated his past claim that although former President Obama called several times, Chairman Kim did not want to talk with him.

President Trump said, "Chairman Kim wanted to talk with me, and we met in Singapore and Vietnam. And I also went to the border (Panmunjom). I became the first person to walk in (to North Korea)," referring to the 1st and 2nd North Korea-U.S. summits and the Panmunjom meeting at the end of June last year, and repeatedly emphasized, "We have a very good relationship and understanding."

President Trump, seemingly aware of domestic skepticism about his North Korea policy, said, "As you know, so-called experts say, 'Isn't what he did terrible?'" and emphasized, "I gave nothing. I gave nothing." He also said repeatedly, "Sanctions are being maintained," and "I gave nothing."

President Trump stated, "The key is that I have a very good relationship with him (Chairman Kim)," and added, "I cannot guarantee anything. But for the past three years, we have not spent anything. We are maintaining sanctions and not at war with North Korea. That is not a bad thing."

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