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Pyongyang likely “surprised” by Trump summit agreement: Joseph Yun

In first interview since retirement, former U.S. diplomat says he is "very supportive" of talks

Former U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun on Thursday said North Korea would likely have been “surprised” by the President Trump’s quick acceptance of a summit proposal.

In his first public interview since his decision in February to step down, Yun said Pyongyang would most likely be "scrambling" to prepare for the summit.

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