North Korea rejects Trump summit overtures, vows nuclear force buildup

Pyongyang publicly rebuffs Trump's push for another summit, dismissing his demands as 'pointless' and reaffirming its commitment to strengthening its nuclear arsenal. This marks a hardening of North Korea's stance after three prior summits in 2018-2019, signaling a low probability of near-term diplomatic engagement. The development underscores stalled denuclearization talks and elevated tensions on the Korean Peninsula.