Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year. Speaking at the White House, Trump stated that getting along with Kim is a positive development and emphasized that Pyongyang possesses 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. The potential summit may occur during his upcoming trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, in November.

When asked about the possibility of exchanging written letters with Kim, Trump declined to comment, saying he could not disclose that information. He reiterated his positive relationship with the North Korean leader, saying that their good rapport is a "good thing," not a "bad thing." Trump also noted that he would not have permitted North Korea to develop its nuclear arsenal if he had been president, but acknowledges that the country currently possesses those weapons.

He expressed confidence in Kim Jong-un, stating that he feels well taken care of as long as the U.S. has a "smart president."