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

What happened: US President Donald Trump said Monday he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, raising the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy. Key numbers: APEC summit scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen. Three prior Trump-Kim meetings: Singapore June 2018, Hanoi February 2019, Panmunjom. Why it matters: Trump said in August he hopes to meet Kim later this year, and a State Department spokesperson said Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a concession and is willing to engage Pyongyang if it serves US interests.

Trump's possible meeting with Kim during Asia trip signals potential diplomatic shift.

Trump's possible meeting with Kim during Asia trip signals potential diplomatic shift. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.