Trump to meet Kim Jong Un later this year

Washington — President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, signaling an effort to revive the diplomatic engagement that marked the early months of his administration. The president said it was “important to get along” with Kim and suggested that a renewed dialogue could build on the historic summit held in 2018, which produced a joint statement committing both sides to work toward denuclearization.

In the same remarks, Trump claimed that Pyongyang possessed 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, a statement that has drawn concern from U.S. allies in the region who fear an escalation of the North Korean arsenal. While the administration has not released independent verification of the figure, officials indicated that any future talks would likely address verification mechanisms and broader security issues. The proposed meeting underscores the administration’s willingness to re‑engage with North Korea despite ongoing debates over the effectiveness of past negotiations.