Trump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
Summary
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has replied to his request for talks, describing their exchange as positive. Trump also ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, linking the decision to Seoul’s refusal to support a U.S.-led war effort against Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump said Kim Jong Un responded to his request for a conversation.
- Trump described the interaction between him and Kim as “very positive” but gave no details.
- Trump ordered a significant reduction in U.S.-South Korea military exercises.
- He said these drills send a hostile message to North Korea and are costly.
- Trump criticized South Korea for not helping the U.S. in a military operation against Iran.
- South Korea said the drills started as planned and are meant to protect peace, not attack North Korea.
- North Korea has strengthened ties with Russia and China and supported Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
- Trump's relationship with Kim has been less prominent than during his first term, but he remains interested in direct talks.
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