{
  "id": 17165739,
  "title": "Japanese scholar sees little chance of 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/japanese-scholar-sees-little-chance-of-meaningful-kim-trump-summit-17165739",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T03:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20261030/japanese-scholar-sees-little-chance-of-meaningful-kim-trump-summit-this-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A leading Japanese scholar has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a meaningful summit between North Korea and the United States this year. Junya Nishino, a political science professor at Tokyo's Keio University, made the remarks during a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on October 22. U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year, but Nishino doubts that either side is ready for a meeting that could lead to negotiations. Trump's desire for a summit may stem from a personal rapport with Kim rather than a U.S. policy focused on diplomacy. Nishino cautioned that speculation exists about Trump potentially meeting Kim during his visit to China next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. He emphasized the need for a meeting that leads to negotiations and expressed doubt that either the U.S. or North Korea is prepared for a meaningful summit.",
  "summary": "A summit between North Korea and the United States is likely to be difficult within this year, a leading Japanese scholar has said, doubting that either side is ready for a meeting that leads to any \"meaningful\" negotiations. Junya Nishino, a professor of political science at Tokyo's Keio University, made the remarks in a meeting with Korean reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 22, as U.S. President Donald…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Japanese scholar sees little chance of 'meaningful' Kim-Trump summit this year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/japanese-scholar-sees-little-chance-of-meaningful-kim-trump-summit-17164841",
        "published": "2026-10-30T02:00:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}