South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated on August 20 that private research organizations estimate North Korea possesses 80 to 120 nuclear weapons, a range derived during a parliamentary session. U.S. President Donald Trump separately stated at the White House that North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons and plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year. Ahn noted differing estimates between South Korea and the United States and that exact numbers are difficult to determine.