Trump announces plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year

US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he intends to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at some point this year.

Trump made the announcement publicly, though no specific date, location, or format for the potential meeting has been revealed so far.

The two leaders previously met on several occasions during Trump's first term in office, and this new announcement suggests a possible renewal of contact between Washington and Pyongyang.

It remains unclear how North Korea will respond to Trump's statement, or whether and when an official meeting might actually be arranged.