South Korean President Lee Jae-myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to help pursue a peaceful solution to the North Korean issue during their first in-person conversation at the G7 summit in France.
According to South Korea’s presidential office, Lee told Trump, “Just like you strived to resolve issues in the Middle East, please play a role in finding a peaceful solution to the North Korea issue.”
The exchange took place on June 16, coming as Washington and Seoul continue to strengthen military coordination while North Korea advances its nuclear weapons and missile programs.
U.S. and South Korean officials met in Seoul on June 11 to discuss strengthening nuclear deterrence and military readiness as North Korea expands its nuclear weapons program and increases production of weapons-grade nuclear material….
South Korean President Asks Trump to Push North Korea Peace Effort
