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South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un

South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
France 24 Tuesday 18 August 2026, 08:51 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent diplomatic outreach, marking what would be their first engagement since Trump's first term. Story by Caitlin Brown.

The United States and North Korea could be edging back toward direct communication, while creating separation with South Korea by cutting down on joint military exercises. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent diplomatic outreach, marking what would be their first engagement since Trump's first term. Story by Caitlin Brown.
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