The probability of Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2026 rose to 39% on Polymarket, according to monitoring by PPP, gaining 16% over 24 hours. The market resolves to "yes" if the meeting occurs by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Dec. 31, 2026, and requires Trump and the relevant person to be together and engage in face-to-face communication. Xinhua reported that Trump said he expects to meet Kim later this year. Asked whether the meeting would take place this autumn, Trump answered affirmatively and said he knows Kim "very well" and gets along "very well" with him.