Donald Trump Signals Desire to Reopen Dialogue with Kim Jong-un

The U.S. president expressed willingness to reconnect with the North Korean leader, despite previous failed negotiations over denuclearization.

Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview on January 23 that he is open to reestablishing communication with Kim Jong-un, whom he described as 'intelligent' and someone he 'got along well with.'
During Trump's first term, he met Kim three times, including a historic summit in Singapore in 2018, but no substantial progress was made on North Korea's denuclearization.
North Korea has since advanced its nuclear and missile programs, including a recent hypersonic missile test, and enshrined its status as a nuclear power in its constitution.
The Biden administration did not engage significantly with North Korea, and Pyongyang has consistently refused discussions on limiting its nuclear arsenal.
Trump's remarks have raised concerns in South Korea, which emphasized that denuclearization remains essential for global peace and stability.