Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Monday that a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may occur during his forthcoming Asian tour, potentially reigniting diplomatic efforts between the two nations. When queried by a reporter at the White House regarding his intentions to engage with Kim during the trip, Trump responded, "I may," and added, "That'll be exciting, won't it? But I get along with him."

Trump's itinerary includes attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, set to take place on November 18-19 in Shenzhen. Earlier in August, Trump expressed his hope to meet Kim later in the year, fueling speculation that he might endeavor to revive the personal diplomacy that facilitated three bilateral in-person meetings: the inaugural encounter in Singapore in June 2018, the subsequent summit in Hanoi in February 2019, and the final summit held at the inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom.

On Saturday, Trump was quoted at a campaign rally in Ohio, stating that he "gets along great" with the North Korean leader, emphasizing the significance of preserving amicable relations with the heads of nuclear-armed nations. Tommy Pigott, a spokesperson for the State Department, was not available for comment.