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In a surprising political shift, Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election—and the GOP’s sweep of both congressional chambers—signals a strong return of “Trumpism” to American politics. All eyes now turn to the possibility of renewed U.S.-North Korea diplomacy for the Korean Peninsula. Trump repeatedly touted his relationship with Kim Jong Un as a campaign strength and pledged to re-engage diplomatically.

At the Republican National Convention in July, Trump emphasized his rapport with Kim, claiming credit for halting North Korean missile tests and noting that “it’s beneficial to maintain good relations with someone possessing numerous nuclear weapons.” He reiterated his commitment to engage directly with Kim, a hallmark of his 2016 campaign, despite past criticisms that such moves made him appear soft on North Korea. Trump held three historic meetings with Kim during his first term, establishing a foreign policy precedent for direct U.S.-North Korea engagement.

It’s fair to say that Trump’s commitment to resolving issues through U.S.-North Korea summits has become a fundamental foreign policy principle. His close advisors have already indicated plans to pursue summit talks immediately after his inauguration.

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