Expert's take on upcoming inter-Korean summit

Let's get an expert's take on the upcoming inter-Korean summit and North Korea's apparent decision to make so many concessions to South Korea and the United States.
Joining us on the line is Professor Kim Hyun-wook from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul.


1. I'd like to start with Pyongyang's motives. Does this move by North Korea signal a real sign of change or is it merely a ruse to buy more time to work on their nuclear and missile programs?

2. With the reopening of dialogue with North Korea, many people are wondering if the intense international sanctions finally broke the regime and is forcing Kim Jong-un to the table. How big of an influence do you think sanctions had... and what financial rewards do you think the North will be looking for?

3. President Moon Jae-in deserves a lot of credit for laying the groundwork for this summit. You could also say President Trump -- through his unusually strong rhetoric, unpredictability and policy of maximum pressure -- has helped as well. What are your thoughts on that. And,... if next month's summit goes well,... can you envision the possibility of President Trump holding talks with Kim Jong-un?

4. Before, we let you go,... many people are feeling upbeat about these latest developments,... do you share the same sense of optimism?


Some optimism for this upcoming summit then. Thanks for your insights as always, professor. That was Professor Kim Hyun-wook from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul.