U.S. and South Korean officials see the chances fading of a meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2026, according to five people with knowledge of the situation. The United States has received no response from North Korea on holding a meeting. Trump said in August that he planned to meet Kim later this year.
WHO:U.S. and South Korean officials
WHAT:U.S. and South Korean officials see little chance of a Trump-Kim meeting in 2026.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:The officials’ assessment reflects North Korea’s lack of response to the U.S. about holding a meeting and Pyongyang’s limited interest in diplomacy aimed at containing its nuclear program.
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