NPR
As Trump courts Kim, Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelined
Friday, August 21, 2026
President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2024 and has pursued ongoing diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang. North Korea has increased its demands in negotiations, according to statements from South Korean officials. South Korea's government has expressed concern about being excluded from U.S.-North Korea discussions that affect the Korean Peninsula.
