Trump says Kim Jong Un responded to dialogue offer, calls relationship 'very positive'
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- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is progressing positively.
- Trump confirmed Kim Jong Un responded to a U.S. proposal for talks and that he has a very good relationship with the North Korean leader.
- The president defended his decision to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, asserting it enhances safety.
President Donald Trump described his relationship and ongoing dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as "very positive." Trump confirmed that Kim Jong Un had responded to a U.S. invitation for talks, signaling continued engagement between the two nations.
Yes. He responded.
Trump's remarks came shortly after he announced a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, a move he stated was aimed at making the situation "much safer." He pushed back against suggestions that prioritizing North Korea's interests over those of an ally like South Korea was problematic.
"No. I am making the situation much safer," Trump told reporters at the White House. He emphasized his strong personal connection with Kim Jong Un, stating, "He has always treated me with a lot of respect. I understand him, and he understands me."
No. I am making the situation much safer.
The president's comments underscore his consistent assertion of a deep personal trust and willingness to engage directly with the North Korean leader, a cornerstone of his diplomatic approach to denuclearization talks.
He has always treated me with a lot of respect. I understand him, and he understands me.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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