Trump wants to meet Kim Jong-un this autumn, Wall Street Journal reports

President Donald Trump is actively seeking to organize a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this autumn, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. president has reportedly urged his staff to prepare for a potential face-to-face discussion with the North Korean leader.

This push for renewed engagement comes seven years after their initial historic handshake. Trump has privately expressed his desire to meet Kim Jong-un during his upcoming trip to Asia, which is anticipated to take place in November. A possible venue for such a meeting could be on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, China.

While the Wall Street Journal cited unnamed U.S. officials for the report, the specific format and location for any potential encounter between the two leaders were not detailed. The report suggests a renewed effort by the Trump administration to re-establish dialogue with Pyongyang.