U.S. President Donald Trump says he is uncertain whether he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in China next month, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen on Nov. 18–19. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump responds to questions about a possible side meeting with “I don’t know,” adding he is not sure anyone is asking for a meeting.
The comments mark a shift from earlier signals Trump had made about the prospect of talks during APEC. Multiple outlets note that Trump has emphasized his personal rapport with Kim, saying his relationship is “very good,” even as he tempers expectations about whether a meeting will occur. They also point to a timeline in which Trump previously suggested he could meet Kim sometime this year and hinted in October he might meet Kim during APEC. Analysts cited by Korea Times say the possibility is not ruled out, and a surprise encounter could still happen depending on whether requests are made and diplomatic conditions allow.
Overall, the outlets agree on Trump’s latest public uncertainty and his focus on personal ties, while differing mainly in how strongly they frame the remaining likelihood of an unexpected meeting.
