US, South Korean officials see little chance of Trump-Kim meeting this year

U.S. and South Korean officials perceive a diminishing likelihood of a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year. This assessment follows a period of silence from Pyongyang and a lack of substantive diplomatic engagement. The potential meeting, previously discussed for later in the year, now appears uncertain.

The prospects for such a high-level meeting are closely watched as a barometer of inter-Korean relations and denuclearization efforts. The lack of progress suggests a potential stalemate in diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the Korean Peninsula's security challenges. Meanwhile, reports also indicated a cyberattack targeting North Korea's internet infrastructure.