Seoul: South Korea's spy agency indicated on Tuesday that a summit between the United States and North Korea could occur at any moment, citing potential signs of dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) presented this assessment during a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly's intelligence committee, as reported by Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Yeong-ha of the main opposition People Power Party.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the NIS stated, "Regarding a North Korea-U.S. summit, we should consider it possible at any time." While no concrete facts of dialogue between North Korea and the U.S. have been confirmed, there are discernible signs of dialogue. On President Lee Jae Myung's recent proposal for the two Koreas to begin talks on formally ending the 1950-53 Korean War, the NIS mentioned that the agency has not made any contact with the North, according to Youn. The Korean War ended with an armistice, leaving the Koreas technically still at war.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his hope to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year. However, Pyongyang has not directly responded to Trump's overtures and has continued to criticize what it perceives as the U.S.'s hostile policy towards the North.

Regarding the North Korean leader's daughter, Ju-ae, the NIS noted that she seems to be in the process of being designated as Kim's successor, as indicated by her frequent media exposure. "We believe it may be intended to establish her image to the North Korean people as their leader," the agency reported. Photos released by North Korean state media have shown Ju-ae accompanying Kim at significant events, including the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice.

In addition, the NIS informed the lawmakers that it has obtained and is analyzing "internal documents" from North Korea's ruling Workers' Party of Korea and "missile blueprints."