President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whether through a phone call or in person.
According to reports on September 19, a senior U.S. official stated during a phone briefing on September 18, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, that "President Trump is ready to talk with Kim Jong Un, either by phone or in person," adding, "The ball is in North Korea's court."
However, the official did not specify what cooperation Trump might seek from Xi regarding U.S.-North Korea dialogue during the upcoming summit.
Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to meet with Xi on September 24.
On September 1, the White House indicated to reporters that Trump is open to discussions with Kim Jong Un, stating, "There are no preconditions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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