US President Donald Trump's reference to North Korea as a kind of nuclear power has drawn significant attention. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump made these remarks while en route to his Asia tour. Amid speculations about a potential meeting with Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un during the trip, these comments have surfaced.

Trump's statement on North Korea's nuclear status has sparked widespread debate. Responding to a question on whether the US is ready to recognize North Korea as a nuclear state, Trump said, "I consider them a kind of nuclear power. When you say recognize them as a nuclear power, I say they have plenty of nuclear weapons."This remark appears to implicitly accept North Korea's nuclear arsenal without formal recognition, potentially influencing diplomatic negotiations. https://dv7jujfts4bjf.cloudfront.net/Untitled design - 2025-10-24T080142.136.png_2025-10-24T02:32:24.619Z

Acknowledging North Korea as a nuclear state has been a longstanding demand from Pyongyang. Speculations are rife about Trump meeting Kim Jong Un during his Asia tour. Trump is expected to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. US media reports indicate that Trump has expressed interest in meeting Kim again, their last encounter being in 2019. Tejasvi Surya an 'Empty Trunk': Tunnel Project Won't Stop Over His Words, Says DK Shivakumar

Kim, too, recently recalled fond memories of past summits. He hinted at openness to talks if the US drops its "delusion" of denuclearization. South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Eui-yong stated there is a "considerable possibility" of a meeting during Trump's visit. However, a senior US official, speaking anonymously, clarified that no meeting has been scheduled.