Trump wants to meet with Kim again
U.S. News Site Axios Claims President’s Team Preparing for Possible Talks with North Korean Leader
The English section of the “Webangah News Agency” reported, citing Mehr News Agency and RT, that Axios wrote—citing sources—that Donald Trump’s team, the U.S. president, is evaluating a new strategy toward North Korea, likely reflecting diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang during his first presidential term.
During his first term, Trump held several in-person meetings with Kim Jong Un, North KoreaS leader. Notable among these were the 2018 summit in Singapore, the 2019 meeting in Hanoi, and another encounter later that year in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on the korean Peninsula.
Trump is considered the first sitting U.S. president to negotiate directly with North Korea’s leader at the table.According to Axios, Trump has instructed his team to re-establish contact with Kim Jong Un—a move that could…The meeting includes in-person and face-to-face interactions.
A senior Trump governance official, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that the U.S. government “plans to hold meetings with federal agencies to understand North Korea’s current stance.” According to the official, “Much has changed over the past four years. We are assessing, analyzing, and consulting on communication channels, including meetings.”
However, axios reports that this initiative is not currently a top priority for the White House and requires consultation with external experts, including former officials and think tanks.
Axios noted that as North Korea has strengthened its military capabilities—including nuclear forces—and deepened ties with Russia and China, Washington has less leverage to pressure Pyongyang compared to the late 2010s.
