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Trump's South Korea Visit: Summit with Kim Unlikely

10/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump will visit South Korea starting October 29, 2025, amid speculation of a meeting with Kim Jong Un.
This would be their first summit since June 2019.
Experts doubt the likelihood of an impromptu meeting because North Korea has expanded its nuclear capabilities and strengthened ties with Russia and China.
U.S. officials indicate no meeting is scheduled.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will visit South Korea starting October 29, 2025, amid speculation of a meeting with Kim Jong Un.
This would be their first summit since June 2019.
Experts doubt the likelihood of an impromptu meeting because North Korea has expanded its nuclear capabilities and strengthened ties with Russia and China.
U.S. officials indicate no meeting is scheduled.