Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to Asia, raising the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. Asked by a reporter at the White House on whether he plans to meet Kim during the trip, Trump replied, "I may," adding, "That'll be exciting, won't it? But I get along with him." Trump plans…
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a possibility of meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, which is set to include the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China. Trump made these remarks at a White House press conference, stating that a meeting with Kim would be "exciting." This potential meeting comes on the heels of Trump's earlier comments in August, where he expressed his hope to meet Kim again, following their previous three bilateral meetings in Singapore, Hanoi, and Panmunjom.
Trump has also emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with leaders of nuclear-armed nations, including North Korea, at a recent campaign rally in Ohio.
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