President-elect Donald Trump wants to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to ease tensions in Korea, but Kim has cast doubt on such a meeting occurring.

During Trump’s first term, he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held three summits, but negotiations over North Korea’s denuclearization ultimately broke down. North Korea has refused to engage with the administration of President Joe Biden,

The outcome of the renewed diplomatic effort remains uncertain. According to reports, Trump’s initial objective would be to restore basic communication, though specific policy goals or a detailed timeline have yet to be established.

First Trump administration saw angry threats and diplomatic meetings between president and North Korean leader

The North Korean dictator appeared to rebuff the prospect of reviving nuclear diplomacy with the president-elect.

US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to two people familiar with the matter.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said past talks with the US merely confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward Pyongyang, in comments delivered at an arms exhibition showing off the country’s latest missiles designed to hit the US mainland.

North Korea's deployment of troops to Ukraine and alliance with Russia mark a pivotal shift in global geopolitics, creating complex challenges for the incoming Trump administration in 2025. Pyongyang's collaboration with Moscow has provided significant economic and military benefits,

US President-elect Donald Trump's team is exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in an effort to "break the ice" and reduce the risk of armed conflict, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.