American President Donald Trump announced that he will not have a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to Asia, as they could not establish a convenient time. This decision was made in the context of North Korea conducting a new ballistic missile test before Trump's arrival in South Korea, where he is participating in the APEC summit.
Although Trump had previously expressed a desire to meet with Kim, he stated that he would try to organize such a meeting in the future. The White House emphasized that Trump will not impose preconditions for a potential meeting, suggesting that the topic of denuclearization could be excluded from the agenda of discussions. Additionally, North Korea has strengthened its relations with Russia and China, consolidating its regional position.