Japanese Scholar Doubts Meaningful Kim-Trump Summit This Year
Japanese scholar Junya Nishino, a professor at Keio University, expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year. Nishino made the remarks during a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on October 22, 2026. US President Donald Trump has shown interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, but Nishino doubts both sides are prepared for meaningful negotiations.
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Yonhap News Agency's article is more concise, while the Korea Herald's article provides more context about the meeting with Korean reporters.
Japanese scholar sees little chance of 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year.
A summit between North Korea and the United States is likely to be difficult within this year, a leading Japanese scholar has said, doubting that either side is ready for a meeting that leads to any 'meaningful' negotiations.
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A summit between North Korea and the United States is likely to be difficult within this year, a leading Japanese scholar has said, doubting that either side is ready for a meeting that leads to any "meaningful" negotiations. Junya Nishino, a professor of political science at Tokyo's Keio University, made the remarks in a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 22, as US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year. "I think a sum
Japanese scholar sees little chance of 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year Yonhap News Agency