Possibility looms of Kim-Trump meeting on sidelines of APEC summit

U.S. President Donald Trump is ramping up the possibility of a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his visit to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering later this week, employing rhetoric that may entice the reclusive leader for talks. Although officials from all involved parties — the U.S., North Korea and South Korea — have remained cautious about reporting any progress, they are also not ruling out the chance for a meeting. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One before departing for his Asia tour, Trump said he would be “open to it” if the opportunity for a meeting arose, showing his willingness to revive the stalled face-to-face meetings. "Well, I would if he would contact. The last time I met him, I put it out over the internet that I'm coming to South Korea and if he'd like to meet, I'm open to it," he said. "There's not a lot of ways other than the internet ... But he knows I'm coming." Trump made history in 2019 as the first sitting U.S. president to step into North Korea. He met Kim at the border village of Panmunjeom, jWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times