Overview
- President Trump posted a two-shot photo with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, Aug. 15, according to multiple reports.
- Trump wrote that the picture "appears to show unsmiling expressions" but said he and Kim were actually smiling and described their relationship as "very friendly."
- The post did not identify when or where the photo was taken and provided no details of any new diplomacy or meetings.
- Several Japanese regional papers republished a Kyodo News Washington dispatch reporting the post, and those full articles are behind subscriber paywalls.
- The image and comments shape public perception of U.S.-North Korea relations and could signal an intent to restart talks, so watch for formal statements or scheduled meetings next.