On Tuesday, the South Korean intelligence agency suggested the possibility of holding a summit between the United States and North Korea “at any time,” noting that there were “indications of dialogue” between the two countries, in a brief it presented to Parliament in Seoul. These developments come at a time when relations between Washington and Pyongyang have witnessed a state of stagnation since the collapse of the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi in 2019, amid increasing indications of diplomatic movements behind the scenes.

Published on: 01/09/2026 - 07:00 Last updated: 01/09/2026 - 07:01

A South Korean parliamentarian said on Tuesday, citing the intelligence service in Seoul, that holding a summit between the United States and North Korea is possible "at any time," pointing out that there are "indications of dialogue" between the two countries.

“Regarding the summit between North Korea and the United States, analysis indicates that it should be considered an event that could happen at any time,” Yoon Kun-young told reporters, citing a briefing provided by the National Intelligence Agency.

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Signs of resuming dialogue

A South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, after he was briefed on a report from the intelligence service in Seoul, that North Korea and the United States are showing signs of resuming dialogue. These statements come at a time when relations between the two countries have witnessed a state of stagnation since the collapse of the Hanoi summit between President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong Un in 2019. Neither Washington nor Pyongyang have officially commented on these statements yet.

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