North Korea is preparing for a potential summit between its leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump, following Trump’s mention of the idea during his recent visit to Asia.
According to a South Korean lawmaker, Pyongyang has been collecting intelligence on US officials involved in North Korea diplomacy. Meanwhile, North Korea’s foreign minister considered a possible visit to Russia in the context of a potential summit.
The organization of a Trump-Kim summit is not guaranteed and is said to depend heavily on China’s position. Experts note that previous summits between US and North Korean leaders had mixed results. While diplomatic discussions continue, North Korea has shown military activity, including missile launches.
South Korean intelligence believes Pyongyang aims to improve ties with Washington but is also boosting cooperation with Moscow and Beijing. There is an assessment that South Korea is releasing information to counteract a potential summit, concerned about possible negative outcomes.
The article also highlights the broader international context, including China’s growing influence over Russia and Estonia’s efforts to persuade Beijing to join Western pressure on Russia to end aggression in Ukraine. Experts currently do not expect significant changes, despite statements from European officials, as China maintains a strategic approach in its contacts with Europe.
