President-elect Donald Trump wants to meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to ease tensions in Korea, but Kim has cast doubt on such a meeting occurring.

President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to two people familiar with the matter.

First Trump administration saw angry threats and diplomatic meetings between president and North Korean leader

The outcome of the renewed diplomatic effort remains uncertain. According to reports, Trump’s initial objective would be to restore basic communication, though specific policy goals or a detailed timeline have yet to be established.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un, bursting with confidence from his alliance with the Russians in Ukraine, is now urging a great leap forward in his nuclear program.

Trump's transition team is considering a U.S.-North Korea summit, aiming to revive stalled dialogue with Kim Jong Un.

US President-elect Donald Trump's team is exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in an effort to "break the ice" and reduce the risk of armed conflict, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Reuters reports that Donald Trump's team plans to resume direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The purpose of these talks remains unclear. According to sources cited by Reuters, resuming contacts between Trump and Kim could reduce the risk of military confrontation and restore communication channels.