Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again. | NK News
NK News Logo
May 01, 2025May 01, 2025
Opinion

Trump was right to engage with North Korea. He should do so again.

Isolation and pressure have failed to improve US security, and polling shows Americans want engagement, not threats

Editor’s note: The following article is an opinion piece by Austin Headrick, Asia region public education advocacy coordinator for the  American Friends Service Committee. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.


Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.