Many aspects have been considered for Vietnam's hosting of the second Kim-Trump summit, including the country's historical significance.<br />The Trump administration believes Hanoi's history of being a U.S. adversary which has transitioned into Washington's close partner,... can be a great lesson for the North Korean regime. <br />Kim Hyo-sun explains. <br />The decision to hold the second summit between Pyeongyang and Washington in Vietnam is largely due to matters of convenience and security.<br />It took into account the travel time for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as well as U.S. President Donald Trump's schedule for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. <br />Beyond this,... there's also a historical context. <br />Vietnam's history as a U.S. adversary has transitioned into a close partnership,... after the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1995. <br />This followed Vietnam's Doi Moi program,... Hanoi's drive for broad economic liberalization in the 1980s.<br />The Trump administration hopes this can be a good source of inspiration and reflection for the North. <br />Referring to the Vietnamese model,... U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has also said it could be a miracle if Kim Jong-un follows the road taken by Vietnam. <br />Meanwhile,... Pyeongyang also considers the Vietnamese model as the most viable option for the regime to carry out economic development while retaining its current structure.<br />That is also why the North's foreign minister Ri Yong-ho has visited Hanoi to learn from the country's economic reforms. <br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News. <br />
