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Trump Open to Meeting Kim Amid Communication Issues

10/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his Asia tour.
Aboard Air Force One, he attributed potential communication issues to North Korea's lack of phone service.
He noted a past positive relationship with Kim Jong Un but appeared to misunderstand North Korea's communications limits, and his remarks reflect a controversial stance on engaging with the totalitarian regime.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his Asia tour.
Aboard Air Force One, he attributed potential communication issues to North Korea's lack of phone service.
He noted a past positive relationship with Kim Jong Un but appeared to misunderstand North Korea's communications limits, and his remarks reflect a controversial stance on engaging with the totalitarian regime.