Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again during his upcoming tour of Asia, sparking renewed speculation in global diplomatic circles. Trump’s Asia trip sparks talks with Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping, and reshapes global diplomacy.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia and Japan, Trump said, “I’d like to meet. If you’d like to deliver that message, I’m open to it.” He also mentioned that his “great relationship” with Kim remains intact.Trump’s tour sets the stage for several high-level meetings with regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
An Unusual Relationship: Kim and Trump
During Trump’s first term, his relationship with Kim Jong Un was seen as highly unorthodox. Although he initially mocked Kim as “Little Rocket Man” over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to step onto North Korean soil in 2019, where he shook hands with Kim.The two leaders met face-to-face three times during Trump’s presidency, but failed to reach a conclusive agreement on North Korea’s denuclearization. Since then, North Korea has reportedly conducted several intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests.
When asked whether North Korea should be recognized as a nuclear-armed state, Trump told reporters late Thursday night, “I think they kind of are. They have a lot of nuclear weapons, so I’d say yes.”Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un has also indicated openness to a new meeting with Trump — on the condition that the U.S. stop pressuring North Korea to abandon its nuclear program. Last month, Kim told state media, “I still have good memories of President Trump
Potential Meeting and Diplomatic Context
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young hinted that there is a “significant possibility” of a Trump–Kim meeting when Trump visits Busan, South Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. However, a senior U.S. official clarified that Trump’s official itinerary does not include any planned meeting with Kim. It’s worth noting that their previous meeting at the DMZ occurred after an impromptu social media invitation from Trump.
Trump’s tour will begin in Malaysia, where he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. He will then travel to South Korea for the APEC summit, where he is scheduled to meet South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. President Lee has voiced support for peace on the Korean Peninsula and a possible Trump–Kim agreement under which North Korea could agree to freeze its nuclear weapons production.
Trade War and Meeting With Xi Jinping
A key highlight of Trump’s trip is his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting is particularly significant amid ongoing U.S.–China trade tensions. While both sides have paused threats of new tariffs in pursuit of a trade deal, recent developments have raised new uncertainties. Trump recently threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods in response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports.
Rare earth minerals are vital for modern electronics, and China refines nearly 90% of the world’s supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is Donald Trump planning to meet Kim Jong Un again?
Trump wants to reopen talks with Kim Jong Un to ease tensions and revive peace efforts in the Korean Peninsula. He says he still shares a “great relationship” with the North Korean leader.
2. What happened during Trump’s past meetings with Kim Jong Un?
They met three times between 2018 and 2019 — in Singapore, Hanoi, and the DMZ. The meetings were historic but ended without a denuclearization deal.
3. What will Trump discuss with Xi Jinping during his Asia tour?
Trade tensions top the list. Trump and Xi will talk about tariffs, rare earth exports, and ways to stabilize U.S.–China relations.
4. Could North Korea be recognized as a nuclear power?
Not officially. But Trump recently admitted North Korea “has many nuclear weapons,” sparking debate over global security risks.
5. How could Trump’s Asia trip affect global politics and U.S. elections?
Success could boost Trump’s image as a global dealmaker. Failure, however, might damage both his diplomatic standing and election prospects.
A High-Stakes Diplomatic Mission
Overall, Trump’s Asia trip is more than a standard state visit — it represents a high-level diplomatic endeavor at the center of multiple geopolitical and economic tensions.
©Author:TendingGB | publish : 25 Oct 2025
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