Trump announces planned meeting with Kim Jong Un, publicly cites 57 nuclear weapons

President Trump announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un within the current year. During his statements to reporters, Trump publicly claimed that North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons. This disclosure regarding the size of the nuclear arsenal is viewed as a factor that could complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts, specifically highlighting the significant challenges involved in achieving full denuclearization of the isolated nation as the two leaders prepare for their planned meeting.