February 19, 2019

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s leader on Tuesday urged President Trump to offer joint North-South economic projects as an incentive for North Korea to denuclearize when he meets with its leader, Kim Jong-un, next week.

President Moon Jae-in and Mr. Trump spoke on the phone on Tuesday to discuss Mr. Trump’s planned second summit meeting with Mr. Kim,scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, next Wednesday and Thursday. Washington is studying what Mr. Trump can offer in exchange for North Korean steps toward denuclearization.

Mr. Moon urged Mr. Trump to give South Korea a role in measures to encourage the North’s denuclearization, said Mr. Moon’s spokesman, Kim Eui-kyeom, referring to cross-border economic projects Mr. Moon has supported. “President Moon said if President Trump asks, South Korea will be ready to do its part, lessening the United States’ burden,” Mr. Kim said.

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