South Korea Urges Trump Plans Kim Jong Un Asia Meeting

South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to seize the rare opportunity presented by his upcoming Asia trip to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, describing it as a "heaven-sent opportunity" for peace and diplomatic progress. Despite previous meetings between Trump and Kim that failed to resolve North Korea's nuclear issues, officials from Seoul and Washington are optimistic about a potential breakthrough given the timing of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in South Korea. Trump, who last met Kim in 2019 at the Demilitarized Zone, has expressed willingness to meet again, while Kim has shown openness to talks if U.S. demands on denuclearization are reconsidered. Preparations on the North Korean side, including visible sprucing up near the Joint Security Area, suggest a possible summit, though no official announcement has been made. The U.S. administration has quietly been readying for this meeting, supported by regional players like South Korea and Japan, which view renewed dialogue as a path toward easing longstanding tensions. This potential engagement is viewed as a chance to enhance North Korea's international standing and improve inter-Korean relations, with stakeholders urging both leaders not to miss this diplomatic window.