Key facts
- South Korean Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok said dialogue between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump cannot be ruled out.
- The statement was made on September 18, 2026.
South Korean Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok indicated on September 18, 2026, that the possibility of dialogue resuming between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump should not be dismissed. The comments come at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing diplomatic considerations surrounding North Korea's nuclear program and international relations.