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Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and claimed Pyongyang possessed 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, amid concerns among US allies.
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- Why it matters
- A meeting would signal a shift toward direct diplomacy with North Korea after four years of the Biden administration's containment approach, altering the US stance on nuclear negotiations.
- Most affected
- US allies in Asia — Uncertain whether Trump will coordinate denuclearization demands with them or negotiate independently.
- Likely next
- Whether Trump announces a specific date or location for the meeting, and whether the White House confirms the plan formally.
Also reported by: The Japan Times, Yonhap