Trump Hints At Possible Meeting With North Korean Leader

What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 12 that he might meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his planned Asia trip next month, tied to the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. Key numbers: APEC summit scheduled Nov. 18-19. North Korea fired missiles on Oct. 12, one traveling more than 559 miles. South Korea launched its first hypersonic glide vehicle on Oct. Why it matters: A Korea Defense and Security Forum official said North Korea's new weapons museum gave the impression of propaganda aimed at gaining a strategic advantage ahead of a potential North Korea - US summit.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 12 that he might meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his planned Asia trip next month, tied to the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China.

A Korea Defense and Security Forum official said North Korea's new weapons museum gave the impression of propaganda aimed at gaining a strategic advantage ahead of a potential North Korea - US summit.