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[^2]\n\nJohn Bolton predicted on 2026-07-01 that President Trump will try to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, citing that after Trump's 2018 Singapore summit and 2019 DMZ meeting, a visit to Pyongyang is the remaining step. [^3]\n\nJohn Bolton said Trump wants a summit with Kim Jong-un because he needs photographs and wants to divert attention from domestic issues, including a possible loss in the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections and the start of a lame-duck period. [^4]\n\nOn 2026-07-01, John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, gave a virtual discussion hosted by the Institute for Korean-American Studies (ICAS) in Washington, D.C., in which he made statements about Trump and North Korea. [^5]\n\nA White House official stated that US policy toward North Korea has not changed but avoided specifying whether denuclearization is a prerequisite for talks. [^6]\n\nThe State Department and Pentagon continue to publicly emphasize denuclearization as a policy goal and maintain scheduled joint military exercises. [^7]\n\nA White House official stated on 2026-01-01 that President Trump held three historic summits with Kim Jong-un during his first term to stabilize the Korean Peninsula. [^8]\n\nIceland currently has access to the European common market through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement. [^9]\n\nThe article argues that Icelanders prefer to retain control over national assets, specifically fisheries and agriculture, rather than surrendering autonomy to Brussels. [^10]\n\nThe referendum question specifically asked whether Iceland should continue pursuing EU membership talks, rather than asking for a simple yes or no on membership. [^11]\n\nAnalysts warn that if South Korea fails to secure a role in the process, the 'Pace Maker' strategy will effectively become an acceptance of being sidelined. 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