Donald Trump's attempt to approach North Korea did not produce the expected results. The President of the United States took several initiatives to improve relations with Pyongyang, including a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea and repeated praise for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. According to Trump, Kim always treated him with great respect.
However, North Korea's response to American initiatives was far less friendly than expected. Pyongyang accelerated its nuclear program and launched a series of missiles, showing little openness to the dialogue proposed by the Trump administration.
The reality is that North Korea no longer depends on the United States as before. Western sanctions have affected the country less than expected, allowing Pyongyang to maintain the pace of its nuclear program without major concessions. This situation has shifted the balance of power in negotiations with the United States.
