Washington:The possibility of another summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may rise following the recent U.S. midterm elections. A U.S. expert suggests that Pyongyang might see Trump as a more vulnerable negotiating partner after a significant Republican defeat.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), mentioned during a press briefing that the likelihood of a Trump-Kim meeting has increased after the midterms. Cha indicated that North Korea could have been waiting for the elections to conclude, anticipating Trump's weakened political position.

The upcoming trip by President Trump to Asia includes participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China. Cha noted that Trump's desire to enhance his diplomatic legacy might also contribute to the potential for renewed discussions with North Korea.

Cha further explained that North Korea might aim to maintain communications with Trump to avoid unpredictable U.S. actions, referencing the administration's approaches to Iran and Venezuela. Trump has shown interest in meeting Kim again, citing their positive personal rapport, sparking speculation about a possible meeting during his planned visit to China.

The two leaders previously met three times during Trump's first term Singapore in June 2018, Hanoi in February 2019, and at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom.