Trader consensus on a low probability for Kim Jong Un visiting the United States in 2026 stems from the absence of any announced plans, diplomatic signals, or preparatory steps for such a trip. Recent North Korean actions, including missile tests and a defense museum display of ICBMs capable of reaching the US mainland, coincide with President Trump's comments signaling possible talks during his November Asia itinerary for the APEC summit in China. Past summits occurred in neutral or regional locations, and longstanding security, logistical, and political barriers make a US visit improbable without prior major concessions on denuclearization. A late-year breakthrough enabling a Washington meeting remains theoretically possible but lacks supporting evidence in current bilateral dynamics.