Trump Announces Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year

North Korea Nuclear Policy·Latest event August 20, 2026

Aug 19

Trump Announces Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year

Trump stated he expects to hold another summit with the North Korean leader before the end of 2026. This potential meeting could take place during the APEC summit in China. Trump also claimed that North Korea currently possesses 57 powerful nuclear weapons. He criticized previous administrations for allowing the expansion of the North Korean nuclear program. These remarks follow his earlier statements confirming his intent to meet with Kim within the year. Trump reiterated his expectation for a meeting later this year during a White House event.

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