Editorial Board
Don’t Give Up on North Korea
Despite recent setbacks, the U.S. and its allies need to stay engaged.
If Kim divides, he wins.
Photographer: Jean Chung/Bloomberg
President Trump’s purported breakthrough in relations with North Korea seems to have failed. Far from dismantling his country’s nuclear program, Kim Jong Un is still expanding his arsenal. He’s aiming to undermine international unity over sanctions, planning summits this month with leaders from China and South Korea. And the U.S. recently canceled a visit to North Korea by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying the trip would be a waste of time.
None of this is very surprising. At the same time, it doesn’t mean that the cause is hopeless. Despite these setbacks, the U.S. and its allies should stay engaged.