Paywall. There is only one source (private think tank) shown in the summary. Please post the official sources of this article. What is your opinion of the veracity of the WSJ claims?
Within S. Korea there is a strong divide between the Leftist party in power (Moon Jae In) and the Conservative party with regards to handling the North.
Leftist party is difficult to trust because for them “negotiation” traditionally means appeasement and unification at any cost.
Conservatives of course want peace and reunification one day, but not as ready to trust or negotiate with Kim Jong Un under current terms.