President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, claiming they previously got along "very well."

North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea. South Korea's military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang,

South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung hailed his nation’s relationship with the United States in a CNN interview on Wednesday, pushing aside lingering trade concerns and welcoming President Donald Trump,

President Donald Trump headed for Asia for the first time this term, a trip where he is expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate a trade war.

President Donald Trump, during his long flight to Asia, said he hopes to work out a trade deal with China and assistance in getting Russia to end war with Ukraine.

Seoul is continuing to tackle outstanding issues with major powers, including trade and technology Read more at The Business Times.

Trump has said that he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia, which is Oct. 26-28, according to PBS News. The president then will travel to Japan, followed by South Korea.

Trump will meet Xi on Oct 30 in South Korea to discuss trade, Ukraine, Russia and nuclear arms. Tensions from China’s rare earth curbs prompted 100% tariffs and possible software export restrictions.