Losing face might prove a blow for Mr. Kim, who cultivates the image of a peerless leader in his totalitarian homeland. As Mr. Trump left Hanoi aboard Air Force One on Thursday, the path forward was unclear. At a news conference on Thursday, Mr. Trump said that his relationship with Mr. Kim remained “very friendly” and that he intended to continue negotiations at a measured pace. He could choose to wait, particularly given that Mr. Trump is likely to be sidetracked by his own domestic troubles for the foreseeable future. In his New Year’s Day speech, Mr. Kim had already threatened to find “a new way” if Washington upheld punishing economic sanctions.

Source: New York Times March 01, 2019 14:43 UTC