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Trump seeks meeting with Kim Jong Un this year, WSJ reports

Created at 18 Aug · 11:33 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as soon as this fall. The discussions could take place during Trump's potential November trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.

Who's Involved

Donald Trump
U.S. President pushing for meeting with Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader potentially meeting with Trump
Trump seeks meeting with Kim Jong Un this year, WSJ reports

↳ Why This Matters

The potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un could signal a shift in diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and North Korea, potentially impacting regional stability and denuclearization efforts.

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.

Frequently asked questions

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing his aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

The meeting could occur as soon as this fall, potentially in November.

A potential venue is Shenzhen, China, during President Trump's next trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

Reuters has stated that it could not immediately verify the report from The Wall Street Journal.

What Happens Next

01Trump's potential trip to Asia in November.
02Further developments regarding the potential meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.

How It Developed

President Donald Trump is pushing aides for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The meeting could take place as soon as this fall.
Trump has privately discussed an in-person discussion during his next trip to Asia.
Trump's next trip to Asia could occur in November for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.

Sources

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Trump pushes for Kim Jong Un meeting this year, WSJ reportsReuters
T2
Trump Seeks Meeting With North Korea's Kim This Year: WSJen.sedaily.com
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Trump pushes for Kim Jong-un meeting this year, WSJ reportskoreatimes.co.kr

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