Donald Trump stated that Kim Jong Un responded to his efforts to resume dialogue: "Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect / I understand him. He understands me."

American President Donald Trump announced that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his calls for the resumption of direct dialogue, a day after he requested the reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea.

In a press conference, Trump stated that the North Korean leader reacted, but did not provide details about his message. The relationship between the two leaders has been a central topic during Trump's term, who met with Kim Jong Un in 2018 and 2019, but negotiations regarding the North Korean nuclear program have failed. Trump emphasized that Kim has always treated him with respect and that he is interested in resuming diplomacy.

Analysts suggest that a new meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un could take place, but it remains uncertain whether negotiations will make progress regarding the nuclear program.