Rumors had been circulating that Kim Jong-un was concerned about leaving his Country next month to meet with Trump.
The concern wasn’t the meeting itself but what could happen if he was away from home for a while.
It was said that he was concerned about a coup taking place in his absence.
Kim however had been away from home before so it was surprising that such a rumor surfaced.
He had already visited China twice this year without any hiccups so very surprising to hear such a rumor.
Meanwhile the person expected to take over as Ambassador to South Korea thinks the North is a threat.
Adm. Harry Harris believed that North Korea was an imminent threat to the U.S. with China being a long term challenge.
Admiral Harris
Adm. Harris said “North Korea remains our most imminent threat and a nuclear-capable North Korea with missiles that can reach the United States is unacceptable.”
He added, “China remains our biggest long-term challenge. Without focused involvement and engagement by the United States and our allies and partners China will realize its dream of hegemony in Asia.”
He shared his many concerns at a change of command ceremony. He also warned against Russia and the role it has played in the region.
“A geopolitical competition between free and repressive visions of world order is taking place in the Indo-Pacific,” Harris said.
