U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he "would love" to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while traveling in Asia this week, adding that he would be willing to extend his trip to South Korea if Kim agrees to talks.

Asian shares surged Monday while European markets were little changed after U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected to reach a trade agreement with China.

However, the two men appear to have put these differences aside following talks in Malaysia over the weekend, agreeing to the roots of a preliminary deal in which China will delay its expanded licens...