Trump's team seeks to reboot talks with Kim Jong Un

According to sources cited by Reuters, resuming contacts between Trump and Kim could reduce the risk of military confrontation and restore communication channels. However, specific political goals or timelines for possible progress have not yet been established.

Reuters sources acknowledge that negotiations with Pyongyang may be postponed due to more urgent conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

During the election campaign, Trump repeatedly emphasized his strong relationship with the North Korean leader, claiming that it is "a good thing, not a bad thing." He also criticized President Joe Biden for not meeting with Kim, despite the White House's willingness to talk without preconditions.

Trump was the first U.S. president since Bill Clinton to meet with the North Korean leader. He held three meetings with him: in Hanoi, Singapore, and the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas. Despite exchanging letters, which Trump referred to as "love letters," these contacts did not yield concrete results, and North Korea continued to develop its missile and nuclear programs.

One of the organizers of the Trump-Kim summits was State Department official Alex Wong, who was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor of the U.S.

Reuters notes that Pyongyang's media have not yet acknowledged Trump's election victory, and Kim Jong Un has accused the U.S. of increasing tensions and the risk of nuclear war.