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

What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump said he "may" meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, when asked at the White House. Key numbers: APEC summit in China scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen. Why it matters: The remark raises the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. A State Department spokesperson said Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a "concession" and is willing to engage if it serves U.S. national interests.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he "may" meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia trip, when asked at the White House.

The remark raises the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. A State Department spokesperson said Trump does not view talks with North Korea as a "concession" and is willing to engage if it serves U.S. national interests.