South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
Summary
President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his recent efforts to start talks, marking their first exchange since Trump's first term as president. South Korea called for a strong partnership with the United States after Trump announced plans to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.Key Facts
- President Trump announced contact with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
- This is the first known communication between them since Trump’s first presidential term.
- Trump said he had a "good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
- The U.S. plans to cut back on joint military drills with South Korea.
- South Korea emphasized the need to maintain a strong alliance with the United States despite these changes.
- The joint military exercises have been a longstanding part of US-South Korea defense cooperation.
- The changes come amid ongoing concerns about North Korea’s military activities.
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