CIA believes Kim won't give up nukes, could allow burger chain

May 30, 2018 11:05

North Korea is unlikely to give up its nuclear weapons stockpile any time soon but could offer to allow the launch of a western hamburger franchise in Pyongyang instead as a goodwill gesture, NBC News cited a new CIA intelligence assessment.

The assessment, however, did not name the brand likely to get North Korean leader Kim Jong-uns nod. His other options could include American investments, especially in infrastructure.

A hamburger franchise will be an easy give. And, as the NBC News report reminded its viewers, US President Donald Trump had expressed his desire in 2016 to talk peace with the North Korean leader while eating a hamburger on a conference table. And the world is aware of Trumps love of burgers two at a time, pushed down by a chocolate shake for dinner, while campaigning.

According to the news report, the CIA analysis further says Kim might have wanted to have an establishment up and running by the time of the talks to ensure a steady supply of burgers to the delegations involved. But there would be no shortage of the delicacy in Singapore if the southeast Asian nation does get to host the summit.

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