Former President Moon Jae-in of South Korea suggested during a keynote speech at a symposium held at the RAND Corporation in Los Angeles that U.S. President Donald Trump's planned visit to China in April could be a significant moment for restoring peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula, which have stalled. He emphasized the importance of dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea, recognizing Trump's potential role as a crucial negotiation partner. Moon urged Trump to seize this opportunity for 'big decisions' that could end the current deadlock.

In his speech, Moon reflected on the challenges faced during the 2019 Hanoi summit, which ended without an agreement. He pointed out that a pragmatic and step-by-step approach at that time could have provided a win-win scenario for both nations but was ultimately undermined by ideological rigidity. He expressed hope that the upcoming discussions, framed by Trump's leadership, might pave the way for renewed dialogue and progress, highlighting the importance of collaboration between Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

The event, which featured discussions on the rapidly changing international order and inter-Korean relations, included commentary from policymakers and experts. Moon's visit to the RAND Corporation, alongside his wife Kim Jung-sook, was part of a broader engagement with international think tanks aimed at fostering discussions about peace in Northeast Asia and beyond.