Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Trump’s Stunningly Effective North Korea Policy Leaves Professional Diplomatic Corps Gobsmacked
CTH ^ | March 8, 2018

Posted on 03/08/2018 6:25:13 PM PST by Helicondelta

The statement tonight by South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong is so jaw-dropping in significance it has left the professional diplomatic apparatus stunned.

A year of targeted and strategic geopolitical policy execution by President Trump, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has resulted in North Korean leader Kim Jong-un accepting denuclearization and requesting a meeting with President Trump to achieve terms therein.

The possibility of a willingly denuclearized Korean peninsular is such an astounding policy victory; it is difficult to conceptualize. Here’s the statement from South Korea’s Chung Eui-yong:

“Good evening, today I had the privilege of briefing President Trump on my recent visit to Pyongyang, North Korea. I’d like to thank President Trump, the vice-president and his wonderful national security team, including my close friend General McMaster.”

“I thanked President Trump that his leadership, and his maximum pressure policy together with international solidarity, brought us to this juncture. I expressed President Moon Jae-in’s personal gratitude for President Trump’s leadership.”

“I told President Trump that in our meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he is committed to denuclearization. Kim pledged that North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear or missile tests; he understands that the routine joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States must continue. And he expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump as soon as possible.”

(Excerpt) Read more at theconservativetreehouse.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: diplomacy; korea; nknukes; trump; trumpasia; trumpnk; trumpnktalks
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 161-176 next last
To: elpadre

Albright went there.

Bill Clinton went there.

Want to impress me..?

Let Un come to *US*.

He announced it, right..? So let HIM come, hat in hand.

THEN I’d be impressed.

Sorta.

He goes to China, sometimes. Let him come HERE.


21 posted on 03/08/2018 6:45:29 PM PST by gaijin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

Meanwhile John Kerry sent an urgent message to Kim Jong Un, “Hold On! Don’t give in!”


22 posted on 03/08/2018 6:45:32 PM PST by Religion and Politics (It is time for more than one denomination of "Political Correctness".)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Electric Graffiti

Bingo. Their little sanctimonious world just got tossed upside down. Trump should put a sign on his desk: Diplomacy Starts and Stops HERE.


23 posted on 03/08/2018 6:46:02 PM PST by TADSLOS (Alex Jones isnÂ’t quite the wing nut now, all things considered.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta
"the professional diplomatic apparatus"


24 posted on 03/08/2018 6:48:20 PM PST by Eddie01
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Tea Party Terrorist
I dont think we will ever be able to leave the peninsula completely
North Korea is the elephant in the room but not the only security concern in WestPac for us or for our allies
25 posted on 03/08/2018 6:48:33 PM PST by silverleaf (A man who kneels for the national anthem doesn't stand for much of anything)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: gaijin

Super great 1.5 min NK parody by David Zucker (slam on Albright)

Very high production value:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h3GPc_yMCE


26 posted on 03/08/2018 6:48:54 PM PST by gaijin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21 | View Replies]

To: gaijin

There are adults representing the US now
Not sure about the sanity of Jong Un but his father was nucking futs


27 posted on 03/08/2018 6:50:53 PM PST by silverleaf (A man who kneels for the national anthem doesn't stand for much of anything)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

I can hear the never-Trump and MSM heads exploding, here, in the mid-west.


28 posted on 03/08/2018 6:51:38 PM PST by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches, and get with what's real.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Major Matt Mason
Bikini Atoll is nice this time of year. DJT will arrive only a few hours after Kimchi.

"Oh! Look at the brilliant sunrise, Melania!"

29 posted on 03/08/2018 6:51:50 PM PST by Thumper1960 (Trump-2020)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: gaijin

“downhift to realistic expectations”

Meaning what? You seem to have a special purchase on Korean realpolitik, so share please


30 posted on 03/08/2018 6:54:09 PM PST by confederatecarpetbag
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: ImJustAnotherOkie
I just crapped my pants.

So did Obama, HR Clinton and Kerry (not to mention Noble Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter.

31 posted on 03/08/2018 6:54:39 PM PST by HapaxLegamenon
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: gaijin

He could get rolled.


32 posted on 03/08/2018 6:54:43 PM PST by Lisbon1940 (No full-term Governors (at the time of election!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Bigtigermike

“””But Trump unlike Clinton administration isn’t offering nuclear fuel, food, leniency....etc””””””””””””

Or a billion dollars in small unmarked bills..


33 posted on 03/08/2018 6:54:51 PM PST by shelterguy
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

My guess is that NK has a problem on Nuke Mountain and it has been destabilized.


34 posted on 03/08/2018 6:54:52 PM PST by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Eddie01

LMAO.

Future GLG-20s


35 posted on 03/08/2018 6:56:32 PM PST by TADSLOS (Alex Jones isnÂ’t quite the wing nut now, all things considered.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: gaijin
That pic makes me want to puke...

He made the toast..."Here's to the USA.....sucker".

36 posted on 03/08/2018 6:57:00 PM PST by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

Anyone else not exactly trust Rocket Man?


37 posted on 03/08/2018 6:58:26 PM PST by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: confederatecarpetbag

Meaning that if Un wants to talk —REALLY talk— then he’d be willing to come HERE, to the USA.

That would signal to me —and many others fairly well habituated to NK delay tactics and deception— that Un is actually serious about something tangible.

And not simply trying to show off to his own cabal and the rest of the world that he’s important enough for a face-to-face with a sitting US President.


38 posted on 03/08/2018 7:00:13 PM PST by gaijin
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: Helicondelta

Not tired of winning!


39 posted on 03/08/2018 7:00:23 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: bunkerhill7
Exactly....That's been a given....there are 6 nations involved. Meeting Kim on a one to one is not advised.

It's propaganda.

40 posted on 03/08/2018 7:00:49 PM PST by Sacajaweau
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-80 ... 161-176 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson