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Trump says he may meet Kim Jong-un during upcoming Asia trip
U.S. President Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during an upcoming trip to Asia.
He made the comment at the White House on Monday in response to a reporter’s question.
Trump did not confirm that a meeting is planned.
He said he gets along with Kim and described a possible meeting as exciting.
The two leaders have met before, and a new meeting could renew summit diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang.
The trip’s timing and the possibility of talks were not detailed.
Trump’s use of “may” means it is not yet clear whether they will meet.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to Asia.
Trump made the comment Monday after a reporter asked whether he planned to meet Kim.
He said he gets along with Kim and described a possible meeting as exciting.
The remarks raised the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
- What
- Trump said he may meet Kim during his upcoming Asia trip.
- When
- Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. The trip is upcoming, but its dates are not stated.
- Where
- Trump made the remarks at the White House in Washington.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Statement date
- Oct. 12, 2026
- Possible meeting
- Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un
- Trip destination
- Asia
- Setting of remarks
- White House, Washington
What people are saying
I may
That'll be exciting, won't it? But I get along with him.
Sources
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