SEOUL, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he "would love" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while traveling in Asia this week, adding that he would be willing to extend his trip in South Korea if Kim agrees to talks.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Malaysia to Japan, Trump said he had not been in direct contact with Kim but remained open to another meeting.
"I haven't said anything, but I'd love to meet with him if he'd like to meet," Trump told reporters. "I got along great with Kim Jong Un. I liked him. He liked me. If he wants to meet, I'll be in South Korea."
Trump is scheduled to travel from Japan to South Korea on Wednesday, where he will meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The meeting with Xi is expected Thursday before Trump's return to Washington.
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