Trump says he would be open to meeting Kim Jong-un as he embarks on whirlwind Asia tour

The trip will see him take part in high-stakes trade talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping – but he also raised the prospect of meeting the North Korean leader Trump in Asia: five key questions as US president prepares for diplomatic tour Donald Trump has embarked on a tour of Asia where he is expected to take part in high-stakes trade talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping – telling reporters that he was also open to a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump, who left Washington on Friday night, is set for a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first to the region since taking office in January.