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Potential Trump-Kim Summit Revival

Potential Trump-Kim Summit Revival

Victor Cha and scenario analysis suggest Kim Jong-un may seek a summit with Trump after midterms, using Nobel Peace Prize bait. Trump's drill reduction order makes this more plausible, as it signals willingness to engage. This could reshape US-ROK dynamics and challenge Seoul's coexistence policy. NK's nuclear escalation and Russia alignment may be leveraged for de facto recognition.

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Updated Aug 17, 2026
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