South Korean President Moon Jae-in Says North Korea Is in Trouble. Kim Jong-Un Cannot Go Back On Its Promise To Wind Down Its Nuclear Program

Moon Jae In said Kim Jong Un "felt frustrated by the international community's continuing mistrust".

Time: South Korean President Moon Jae-in Says North Korea Is in Trouble

North Korea’s economy is in such dire straits that the reclusive nation can’t afford to go back on a promise to Donald Trump to wind down its nuclear program, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in an interview with Le Figaro.

Speaking to the French daily ahead of a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, Moon explained why he believes North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will deliver on the pledges made at his historic summit with the U.S. leader in June.

“North Korea’s economy is in huge difficulty due to international sanctions,” Moon said, according to a transcript distributed by his presidential office. “If it breaks the agreement, it will not be able to afford the retribution from the U.S. and the international community.”

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Update: South Korean president: North Korea won't 'be able to afford the retribution' if it breaks denuclearization pledge to Trump (Washington Examiner)

WNU Editor: North Korea has always been in trouble. And yes .... they can break the agreement if they want to, and they will survive the blow-back when it happens. There is a reason why North Korea is called the "Hermit Kingdom".