US President Donald Trump has described North Korea as a “menace”, while lauding China’s efforts to rein in the reclusive country.
“As far as North Korea is concerned, we are in very good shape. We’re building our military rapidly,” Trump said at a press conference with visiting Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. “A lot of things have happened over the last short period of time. I have been here
for approximately 91 days. We’re doing a lot of work. We’re in a very good position.”
He was optimistic that China would be able to use its influence on North Korea and its leader Kim Jong Un, who he hoped is “mentally stable”.
Trump was asked by a reporter whether he thought the North Korean leader is mentally unstable and, therefore, unable to be reasoned with.