US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows after suggesting that North Korea is “sort of a nuclear power” during a press interaction aboard Air Force One. The remarks came as he departed for an Asia trip that could potentially include a meeting with Pyongyang’s leader, Kim Jong Un.

What did Trump say about North Korea’s nuclear status?

Asked whether he was open to recognising North Korea as a nuclear state—a condition Pyongyang has repeatedly demanded for dialogue—Trump replied:

The comments appear to acknowledge North Korea’s nuclear arsenal without formally recognising its status as a nuclear-armed state, a stance that could have implications for diplomacy and international negotiations.

Could Trump meet Kim Jong Un on his Asia trip?

Trump is scheduled to arrive in South Korea on Wed

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