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US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says
European Union🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says

South Korea's intelligence agency suggests that a potential U.S.-North Korea summit could occur 'at any time' due to emerging signs of dialogue between the two nations. This comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in re-engaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, though Pyongyang's public response has remained subdued. South Korean lawmaker Youn Kun-young cited the National Intelligence Service's analysis, noting that while no direct contact has been confirmed, there are indications of communication. Trump previously mentioned that North Korea possesses 57 'very powerful' nuclear weapons and emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with Kim. However, North Korea has not explicitly responded to these overtures. In August, the U.S. scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, which raised concerns among regional allies and fueled speculation about Trump's desire for a foreign policy victory. Shortly after Trump's comments, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, and Kim Jong-un's sister criticized the U.S. decision to reduce drills. Analysts suggest that North Korea may lack strong incentives for dialogue, particularly with the U.

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Euronews logoEuronewsIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says

South Korea's intelligence agency suggests that a potential U.S.-North Korea summit could occur 'at any time' due to emerging signs of dialogue between the two nations. This comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in re-engaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, though Pyongyang's public response has remained subdued. South Korean lawmaker Youn Kun-young cited the National Intelligence Service's analysis, noting that while no direct contact has been confirmed, there are indications of communication. Trump previously mentioned that North Korea possesses 57 'very powerful' nuclear weapons and emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with Kim. However, North Korea has not explicitly responded to these overtures. In August, the U.S. scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, which raised concerns among regional allies and fueled speculation about Trump's desire for a foreign policy victory. Shortly after Trump's comments, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, and Kim Jong-un's sister criticized the U.S. decision to reduce drills. Analysts suggest that North Korea may lack strong incentives for dialogue, particularly with the U.

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