Archive · 27 Oct 2025
South Korean Aide: Trump-Kim Meeting Unlikely Soon
South Korea's government doesn't think President Trump will meet with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, anytime soon.
The US president is currently visiting South Korea.
Officials from both countries are also working on a trade deal.
They are trying to agree on the details of a $350 billion investment package from South Korea.
However, the South Korean side said it's unlikely a final deal will be reached during the current visit.
There's not enough information to know why a meeting might not happen or what they hope to accomplish during these negotiations.
A South Korean presidential aide says a Trump-Kim meeting is unlikely soon.
Trump is visiting South Korea this week.
The meeting is unlikely according to a presidential security advisor.
The US and South Korea are negotiating a trade deal.
Disagreements remain regarding a $350 billion investment package.
- Who
- Trump and Kim Jong Un, South Korea
- What
- A meeting between Trump and Kim is unlikely soon; trade deal negotiations ongoing.
- When
- During Trump's visit to South Korea this week.
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Unspecified; related to security and trade.
- Event
- US President Donald Trump's visit to South Korea
- Participants
- Trump, Kim Jong Un, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
- Meeting Likelihood
- Unlikely soon
- Trade Deal Status
- Negotiations ongoing
- Investment Package
- $350 billion (disputed)
