한러정상회담, 북미협상에 탄력 붙이나? - 신상협 교수

Joining us in the studio to discuss President Moon's visit to Russia, we have Professor Shin Sang-hyup from Kyunghee University. Professor Shin, thank you for joining us.

My pleasure.

1 - This is President Moon's first trip abroad since the North Korea-U.S. summit last week, and there is some significance in that, especially as Russia is a key regional player. What do you make of Moon's visit to Russia?

2 - President Moon also delivered a speech at the State Duma, the Russian lower house. He is the first South Korean president ever to do so. He went over various topics, from the history of the two nations to future cooperation. What stood out for you?

3 - Let's talk more about that economic cooperation. South Korea and Russia have a healthy trade relationship, but geographically speaking, North Korea is in the middle. Could you briefly explain to us how good relations between the three sides could mutually benefit each others' economies?

3a - What are the obstacles?

4 - President Moon is set to meet with President Putin today, and he is expected to try and garner Putin's cooperation in dealing with North Korea. What is Russia's role with North Korea at the moment, and what influence do you think Russia could have?

5 - It's understood that Trump and Putin are also working towards a summit in July. Before that, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton is set to visit Moscow later this month. Among all the current issues between the U.S. and Russia, North Korea is probably one topic that will come up, do you agree?

6 - Now that Kim Jong-un has met President Moon, Trump and Xi, the next obvious leader to meet is Vladimir Putin. There is talk that Kim will be invited to Russia, or that Putin will go to Pyongyang. Do you think they will meet? And why would the two leaders want to meet?