Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut Mr. Moon’s election came as Mr. Kim was accelerating his weapons program and building missiles that could reach the United States. PhotoEven after Mr. Trump accused South Korea of “appeasement” in September, a remarkable charge against an ally and one that damaged Mr. PhotoOn Monday, Mr. Kim himself hosted Mr. Moon’s envoys in Pyongyang — and surprised them. Mr. Chung told them that Mr. Kim said if Mr. Trump accepted the offer of talks, the two could have a “great meeting,” South Korean officials said. Mr. Trump accepted Mr. Kim’s invitation, telling his aides that he had always favored dialogue, South Korean officials said.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2018 13:49 UTC