Trump calls Kim Jong-un 'smart,' willing to restart talks with N. Korea

트럼프, 북한 김정은 "똑똑해" 평가… "다시 연락 취할 것"

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to reinitiate talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling him "smart."
This has sparked renewed attention to Pyongyang-Washington relations.
Our correspondent Kim Jung-sil reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited discussions on North Korea, revealing plans to resume diplomatic talks with Kim Jong-un. Take a listen to his interview with Fox News on Thursday.

"He happens to be a smart guy. Kim Jong-un is a smart guy."
(Host: You'll reach out to him again?)
"I will."

This comment came just days after Trump referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power."

"We got along very well. They thought that was a tremendous threat. Now he is a nuclear power. But we got along. I think he'll be happy to see him coming back."

Trump’s remarks suggest a desire to restart diplomatic efforts, even while North Korea’s advancing nuclear capabilities remain a critical concern.
Experts predict that the threat of the North will continue to be a major focus of global security in the coming years.

"Most people are of the mind that North Korea, the threat from North Korea, will really become front and center in the next four years."

Kim isn’t the only leader Trump called "smart."
He also praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming again that the invasion of Ukraine would never have happened under his leadership.

"Never, by the way, Russia never would have gone into Ukraine. I had a very strong understanding with Putin. He's smart. He understands. He disrespected Biden."

Trump’s comments highlight the shifting geopolitical landscape, with Russia’s growing ties to North Korea complicating U.S. foreign policy.
For South Korea, these developments are critical.
Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong told reporters in Washington D.C. on Thursday that Seoul was closely communicating with key members of the Trump administration.
Cho noted that the ongoing cooperation between the two countries, particularly on security issues and North Korea’s denuclearization, remains a priority.

As the world watches closely, South Korea is poised to navigate these changes carefully, with a keen eye on maintaining stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

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2025-01-24, 20:00 (KST)

[ParisSan]

Better to talk then to ignore and makes things worse

[JustinKim-zz]

Its called smart because he did want to start anymore wars.

[rexjrd]

Smart to talk, and not cause more problems.

[Warxjay]

Trump, Putin, kim all smoke blunts while playing cod together.

[Justus-Racers]

if u listen to him, his reasoning for calling people smart is good. you dont have to insult every person you are enemies with, as you are attempting to have peace with them. think smart guys and you will realize that others are smart too, even if you disagree with them. just because someone does something against your logic doesnt mean they are stupid. it often means they are just different or they are evil. both can be smart.

[JeremyWashington]

As a US citizen, I would rather have warm relations with the ‘scarier’ countries like Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea. I’m not scared of France. Anything Trump can do to open lines of communication and keep the peace is a win in my book. It’s also better for South Korea if we can open up relations with the DPRK

[carlosk]

Talking is always better than ignoring, being passive aggressive and hoping problem fixes it's self somehow.

[Georgggg]

Kim still mad after that Trumps' The Office -ahh stunt

[Jade.a]

In fairnes, we all know that Kim is smart

[steezie-xive]

Trump just trying to toot Kim’s horn by calling him smart so that he’ll talk to Trump with no problems 😆

[mfsqlzb]

Lets talk about all the poor people who cant buy food and work 60-80-90 hrs per week

[JohnJohn-nfhm]

i’m an independent bit aren’t the Democrats even willing to speak to the other side like North Korea, Russia etc? that’s why i voted Trump.

[dannysullivan]

I’ll make my judgement when Dumby actually accomplishes something. His blabbering about peace has been empty, or worse in the case of cleansing Gaza.

[byssyba]

Trump don't want to waste taxpayers money for annual joint military exercise every year between US and S.K

[kingrubio]

Ok Kim, you can cease fire now. Time to forget the past and move forward. I see a bright future.

[RubenSLafleur]

People must continue to live with their families. I know that political relations between the two countries are not easy to manage, but whatever happens, you politicians must respect your words to your people, because this death you inflict on them is not part of their motto, because their votes were only to ensure the safety of their children, their lives, their future, their country.

[MicheleQuessadaSantos-jz]

Entrega a Bíblia sagrada nos estádio de futebol vamos entregar a Bíblia sagrada nos estádio de futebol ok vamos. Entrega a Bíblia sagrada pra todos os presidentes da Coreia do Norte e todos os países

[MicheleQuessadaSantos-jz]

Parabéns pelo Trabalho Trump pega amizade dele sim nos vamos precisar de mais deles

[Konpaku_Hungary]

The Supreme Leader of the USA and the Supreme Leader of North Korea.

[milesaway]

North Korea soldiers are living in the 50s