North Korea denies any direct communication between leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, contradicting Trump’s remarks that he is trying to arrange a meeting this year. The denial comes as the two sides remain engaged largely through statements and reported diplomatic contacts.
Trump says he is seeking a meeting with Kim and claimed that Kim had responded to requests for the two leaders to talk. In response, North Korea issues a statement rejecting the suggestion that any direct communication has occurred between the leaders.
The outlets report the sequence of claims: Trump’s assertion that Kim responded to requests for a conversation, followed by North Korea’s denial of direct communication. Both accounts focus on the same central point—whether the United States and North Korea are moving toward leader-level talks—and provide different emphasis on Trump’s pursuit versus North Korea’s rebuttal.
