Just two months into Donald Trump’s presidency, North Korea is already facing a shifting geopolitical landscape that could have profound consequences for its future. While Trump has not yet taken direct action on the Korean Peninsula, his broader foreign policy moves — particularly his push to end the war between Russia and Ukraine — could reshape Pyongyang’s strategic calculations.

Right now, Trump is focused on ending the first war fought between two developed states in 80 years. As peace talks gain traction, North Korea will need to assess how the potential resolution of the European conflict could impact its military, diplomatic and economic standing.