Is Donald Trump the man to promote peace with North Korea? | Mark Seddon
(The Guardian South Korea)

After Kim Jong-un´s failed missile test and the US president´s cosying up to China, this is the west´s chance to reset negotiations for a nuclear-free South China SeaThe world can afford a sigh of relief after news that North Korea´s latest attempt to launch a long-range missile has once again led to embarrassing failure. With Mike Pence, the US vice-president, in Seoul, could this be a moment for some realpolitik from the United States?For as bizarre as it may seem given Donald Trump´s unpredictability and disturbing lurches into infantilism - displayed in his brinkmanship with the equally volatile North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un - he could just as easily help bring about peace as he could thermonuclear war.Who can keep up with Trump? Perhaps he can`t even keep up with himself Related: Trump sabre-rattling on North Korea has a flaw: Kim Jong-un has nothing to lose Continue reading...