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November Trump-Kim summit seen as unlikely amid no sign of working-level talks
The Democratic Party sees a November summit as unlikely between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The view comes from within the party, which is based in South Korea.
There appears to be no working-level contact between the United States and North Korea.
Such contact would involve officials working on the details of a possible meeting.
The lack of apparent talks adds to doubts that the two leaders will meet next month.
No further plans or next steps are stated.
A November summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is considered unlikely.
The assessment was reported by Chosun Ilbo on October 22, 2026.
The article says the view was also expressed within South Korea’s Democratic Party.
The article’s headline says there appears to be no US-North Korea working-level contact.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- What
- A summit between them is considered unlikely.
- When
- November; the year is not specified for the proposed summit.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The article’s headline says there appears to be no US-North Korea working-level contact.
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- Proposed summit
- November
- US leader
- Donald Trump
- North Korean leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Assessment reported
- Chosun Ilbo, October 22, 2026