Trump and Kim Meeting Canceled: What Will Happen on the Asia Trip?

Trump's Asia Tour and Talks with North Korea

US President Donald Trump has made a significant announcement indicating that he does not plan to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to Asia next week. A reliable source in Seoul confirmed that such a meeting is not included in Trump's itinerary without pushing the conditions.

What is the APEC Summit?

Trump will travel to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit scheduled for October 31 - November 1 in Gyeongju. According to officials, there is no initiative for a potential meeting with Kim along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates North and South Korea during Trump's trip. This situation is regarded as a noteworthy development, especially following the previous meetings between the two leaders.

Previous Talks with North Korea

Trump and Kim met three times in 2018 and 2019. These meetings took place in strategic locations such as Singapore, Vietnam, and Panmunjom. Their first meeting garnered extensive media coverage and created hope for reducing tensions between the two countries. However, it has been observed that no significant progress has been made in the trajectory of their relationship recently.

Future Plans

Trump's previously expressed willingness to be open to a potential future meeting with Kim highlights once again how complex the dynamics of international relations are. Following all these developments, this decision made before Trump's Asia tour is being closely monitored by global financial markets and diplomatic circles.