Understanding this game means understanding Asian culture. This is a deal and it can't be one sided.   If it is the other side loses face.  Trump has already freed Kim and the nuclear program is neutralized.  You are watching a planned show that will continue to ebb and flow until perception is Kim and Trump are whole and a mutual agreement has been reached.  When there is no credible threats to the agreement and the timing is devastating to the Democrats expect the news to hit.