WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has urged his aides to arrange an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Wall Street Journal reported the development, citing US officials.

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According to the report, Trump has privately discussed arranging a direct meeting with Kim. The US president reportedly wants the meeting to happen as soon as possible. Officials are now considering possible arrangements for another summit between the two leaders.

The meeting could take place in November during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. However, no final schedule has been publicly confirmed. Such a meeting would mark another effort to revive direct en...