my timesThe Korea Times
  1. Foreign Affairs
  2. North Korea

S. Korea's spy agency notes possible signs of US-NK dialogue

Listen
By Yonhap
  • Published Sep 1, 2026 12:51 pm KST
  • Updated Sep 1, 2026 1:10 pm KST
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. Reuters-Yonhap

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. Reuters-Yonhap

South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday a summit between the United States and North Korea may be held at any time, citing possible signs of dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the assessment during a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly's intelligence committee, according to Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Yeong-ha of the main opposition People Power Party.

The NIS also said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae appears to be in the stage of being designated as his successor, according to the lawmakers.