Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year
Summary
President Trump said he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again this year, possibly around the November APEC summit in China. He has directed his aides to contact North Korea as part of efforts to restart talks on halting its nuclear weapons program, though North Korea has not confirmed any plans.Key Facts
- President Trump plans to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, later this year.
- He expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again in 2024.
- The White House and North Korea have not officially confirmed any meeting.
- Past summits between the two leaders did not lead to denuclearization agreements.
- North Korea has continued to expand its nuclear weapons program.
- President Trump reduced U.S. participation in joint military drills with South Korea.
- Trump stated the military exercises sent a "hostile signal" to North Korea.
- South Korea is seeking greater military independence and faster acquisition of nuclear submarines.
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