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.

What reciprocation Kim will offer Trump is unclear. The North Koreans ignored four years of outreach by U.S. President Joe Biden to start talks with no pre-conditions, and Kim is emboldened by an expanded missile arsenal and a much closer relationship with Russia.

South Korea could face some critical strategic choices if incoming U.S. President Donald Trump resumes his diplomatic outreach to North Korea and recognizes Pyongyang as a nuclear state, top security analysts in Seoul are warning.

The team is hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from him, to build on a relationship that already exists, as most likely to break the ice 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.

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