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What happened with Trump's meeting with South Korea's president?

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Trump met with South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung to reaffirm the US-South Korea alliance, discuss North Korea, and address regional security. The meeting eased previous tensions, with both leaders expressing optimism about future cooperation and peace efforts.

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Trump says he hopes to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'this year'

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  • Trump says he hopes to meet Kim Jong-un within the year.
  • The statement was made during a meeting with South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung. 7s
  • Lee encouraged Trump to support Korean peace and proposed a Trump Tower in Pyongyang. 14s
  • Trump emphasized his good relationship with Kim and willingness to hold talks. 41s
  • Any earlier tensions between Trump and South Korea eased after Lee praised Trump. 1m 15s
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Trump says he hopes to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'this year'
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Euronews
6 hours ago
Trump says he hopes to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'this year'

Trump met South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, who urged him to continue supporting peace efforts and suggested the idea of a Trump Tower in Pyongyang.

Trump says he hopes to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'this year'
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Euronews
6 hours ago
Trump says he hopes to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'this year'

Tensions between Trump and South Korea eased after the meeting, with Lee praising Trump and both leaders looking forward to improved relations.

Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un again amid rising tensions
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Africanews
14 hours ago
Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un again amid rising tensions

During the meeting with South Korea's president, Trump signaled readiness to meet Kim Jong-un again and emphasized his positive relationship with the North Korean leader.

South Korea's Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump
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France 24
1 day ago
South Korea's Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attended his first summit with Trump, aiming to reaffirm the security alliance amid concerns about US commitment in the region.

South Korea's Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump
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France 24
1 day ago
South Korea's Lee faces pivotal test at first summit with Trump

Trump and Lee discussed boosting coordination against North Korea's missile threats and strengthening trilateral cooperation with Japan.

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