Source Claims that North Korea is “Taking a Breather” As U.S. Political Process Plays Out

Here is what one anonymous source is claiming:

North Korea has reasons to keep up nuclear talks with the United States, but it may consider their timing based on its assessment of the political fortunes of U.S. President Donald Trump, who faces an impeachment trial, a source said Thursday.

Though the Senate trial is expected to result in Trump’s acquittal on charges of obstruction of congress and abuse of power, the North could wait until the political footing of the Trump administration becomes firmer, the source said on condition of anonymity.

Pyongyang has been concerned that the submission of a list of its nuclear weapons, materials and related sites — a key denuclearization step demanded by the U.S. — could be tantamount to making them potential targets for attack absent clear security assurances.

Taking such a step when the fate of the incumbent U.S. government remains uncertain would be a key concern for the communist regime, a reason why it may now be “taking a breather,” the source pointed out.

Yonhap

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