Trump says he will meet Kim Jong-un this year, signaling renewed summit talks
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- U.S. President Donald Trump stated he expects to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within the year.
- Trump's comments signal a renewed willingness to resume North Korea-U.S. summit talks.
- This follows his recent order to reduce joint South Korea-U.S. military drills, seen as a conciliatory gesture towards North Korea.
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated his expectation of meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before the end of the year. This statement signals a renewed intention to pursue summit diplomacy between the two nations.
Trump's remarks were made during an encounter with reporters at the White House. When asked if he anticipated meeting with Chairman Kim within the year, Trump responded affirmatively, stating, "Yes. I will meet."
This development comes shortly after Trump issued an order to scale back joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. This decision was widely interpreted as a conciliatory message aimed at North Korea, potentially paving the way for renewed dialogue.
The potential resumption of high-level talks between Washington and Pyongyang could mark a significant shift in diplomatic efforts concerning the Korean Peninsula.
Yes. I will meet.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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