National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac says chances of North Korean leader attending Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit 'very low'
North Korea appears to have no interest in engaging in diplomacy with South Korea or the United States, despite recent expressions by Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump of a willingness to resume talks with Pyongyang, South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday.
Speaking with CBS Radio, Wi said the chances of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea in late October are "very low,” Yonhap News Agency reported.
"At present, North Korea has not shown willingness to engage in talks, either with us or with the US," Wi said.
His remarks came a day after both China and North Korea announced that Kim would be attending a military parade on Sept. 3 in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
While commenting on Kim's planned visit to China, Wi said: "This is a development that requires close attention."
Kim's scheduled appearance at the parade has raised expectations in Seoul, where South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that they will closely work with China to revive dialogue with Pyongyang.
