South Korean newspaper Dong-a Ilbo reports that President Trump, seeking dialogue with North Korea, may invite leader Kim Jong Un to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami.
The report, published Friday, suggests the invitation could serve as a venue for renewed U.S.-North Korea negotiations. According to Dong-a Ilbo, the scenario would mark the first time Kim has set foot on the U.S. mainland.
The outlet’s reporting cites the possibility of a U.S.-North Korea summit occurring between November and December, with the Miami G20 as a potential backdrop. Yonhap News Agency also carried similar details, noting the timeframe and the possibility that Trump could use the international gathering to facilitate direct talks.
The report comes amid ongoing speculation about Trump’s continued focus on Kim. Pressian, a South Korean outlet, separately examined why Trump remains so fixated on the North Korean leader, though the article’s full analysis was not available in the summary.
Dong-a Ilbo’s scenario is not confirmed by either government. No official statement from the White House or Pyongyang has been released regarding a potential meeting. The G20 summit in Miami would bring together world leaders in December, offering a rare opportunity for a bilateral encounter on U.S. soil.
The report also follows broader commentary in South Korean media about the nuclear imbalance between the two Koreas. Munhwa Ilbo published an opinion piece arguing that Seoul urgently needs resolve to overcome the asymmetry posed by North Korea’s nuclear weapons, underscoring the strategic stakes of any potential summit.
What to watch next: Whether the White House or North Korea’s foreign ministry responds to the report, and whether any official invitation is extended ahead of the December summit.
