Key facts
- President Donald Trump is pushing aides for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- The meeting could occur as soon as this fall.
- The discussion might take place during Trump's next trip to Asia, potentially in November.
- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, is a possible venue.
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before the end of the year, according to The Wall Street Journal. Citing U.S. officials, the report indicates that Trump has privately discussed the possibility of an in-person discussion with Kim during his next planned trip to Asia.
This potential meeting could occur as early as this fall, possibly in November, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China. Reuters has stated it could not immediately verify the report.