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Trump Explores Dialogue with North Korea Ahead of China Trip

3/16/2026

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South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated that U.S. President Donald Trump asked about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's willingness to engage in dialogue during their March 13, 2023, meeting in Washington.
Trump expressed interest in resuming diplomacy with North Korea before his upcoming trip to China.
Kim noted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's belief that Trump is uniquely positioned to address Korean Peninsula issues.
Kim indicated that North Korea's willingness to improve relations hinges on the U.S. altering its hostile policies.

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South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated that U.S. President Donald Trump asked about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's willingness to engage in dialogue during their March 13, 2023, meeting in Washington.
Trump expressed interest in resuming diplomacy with North Korea before his upcoming trip to China.
Kim noted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's belief that Trump is uniquely positioned to address Korean Peninsula issues.
Kim indicated that North Korea's willingness to improve relations hinges on the U.S. altering its hostile policies.