President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an effort to lower the risks of armed conflict. Trump's team sees a direct approach as the most likely way to break the ice with Kim, despite the lack of concrete results from their previous meetings. The policy discussions are ongoing, and no final decisions have been made. It is unclear what reciprocation Kim will offer Trump, as North Korea has ignored previous outreach from U.S. President Joe Biden. The issue of direct talks with North Korea may take a backseat to other foreign policy concerns.