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  "id": 4740287,
  "title": "White House asked DPAA what it could do should Trump enter into deal with Kim: DPAA director",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/white-house-asked-dpaa-what-it-could-do-should-trump-enter-into-deal-4740287",
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  "published": "2026-08-31T23:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260901/white-house-asked-dpaa-what-it-could-do-should-trump-enter-into-deal-with-kim-dpaa-director"
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  "account": "The White House has inquired about the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) regarding potential actions if President Donald Trump were to enter into a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Kelly McKeague, the agency's director. This request was made during an online forum, highlighting the ongoing interest in reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two nations. McKeague confirmed that DPAA has been prepared to engage with North Korea for the purpose of recovering the remains of U.S. troops who were killed during the 1950-53 Korean War. This development comes as President Trump has expressed his desire to meet with Kim later this year, sparking speculation about the possibility of rekindling his personal diplomatic efforts that resulted in three summits with Kim during his first term.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — The White House has asked a Pentagon agency what it could do should U.S. President Donald Trump be able to reach a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the agency's director said Monday, another sign that Trump is looking to resume summitry with Kim. Kelly McKeague, director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), made the remarks during an online forum, noting that…",
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