News|Donald TrumpTrump open to meeting North Korea’s Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduledTrump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official said a meeting is ‘not on the schedule’.
## Planned Meetings During U.S. President's Asia Tour
Planned Meetings During U.S. President's Asia Tour
The United States has confirmed that President Donald Trump will not be meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to South Korea. Although there was speculation about such a meeting, it is not included in the current itinerary.
During this trip, President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea before returning to the United States. The visit is part of a broader tour of Southeast Asia, which begins in Malaysia, where he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.
Other prominent leaders expected at the Malaysia summit include Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
While there are no scheduled meetings with Kim Jong Un during this tour, both President Trump and the North Korean leader have expressed interest in meeting again in the future. Previously, they have met three times during Trump's first presidency.
The United States has confirmed that President Donald Trump will not be meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his upcoming visit to South Korea.
Kim Jong Un has indicated a willingness to engage in talks with the United States should certain conditions regarding North Korea's nuclear program be addressed.
Recent developments in the region include North Korea's firing of multiple ballistic missiles, coinciding with preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in South Korea.
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has noted potential signs of interest from North Korea regarding future discussions, urging both sides to seize any opportunities for dialogue.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
