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

Yonhap News's headline. Reported by Yonhap News, The Korea Herald, The Korea Times.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to The Korea Times, 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. Yonhap, dated October 12 from Washington, reported the same remark, and The Korea Herald, citing Yonhap, carried the same account. Asked at the White House whether he plans to meet Kim during the trip, Trump said he may. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on timing, location or any arrangements for a meeting. The story is developing, and the sources provided do not describe any confirmed meeting.

Key points

  • Trump said Monday he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, per The Korea Times.
  • Yonhap reported the remark from Washington, datelined October 12.
  • The Korea Herald, citing Yonhap, said the remark raises possibility of renewed summit diplomacy.
  • Trump made the comment in answer to a reporter's question at the White House.

What we know

  • Trump said Monday he may meet Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to Asia, according to The Korea Times.
  • The remark was made at the White House in response to a reporter's question, according to The Korea Times.
  • Yonhap and The Korea Herald carried the same report, with The Korea Herald citing Yonhap.

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Who is covering it

  1. Yonhap News South Korea (LEAD) Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he ... 12 Oct · Tier 2
  2. The Korea Herald South Korea Trump says he 'may' meet N. Korean leader Kim during upcoming Asia trip WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- US 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 13 Oct · Tier 3
  3. The Korea Times South Korea 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, Tru 12 Oct · Tier 3

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