Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills
World US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as “very positive.” US…
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World US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as “very positive.” US President Donald Trump, right, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sentosa Island in Singapore, on Jun 12, 2018. (Photo: AP/Evan Vucci) 18 Aug 2026 04:30AM WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday (Aug 17) that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures, a day after he scaled back military drills with South Korea and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader. Kim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect," Trump said. Trump once again called into question US support for both South Korea and NATO allies that have refused to contribute to the Iran war.
Furthermore, North Korea has not responded publicly, although it has previously voiced anger at the regular joint maneuvers that take place in the South.
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World US President Donald Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent messages and described their talks as “very positive.” US President Donald Trump, right, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sentosa Island in Singapore, on Jun 12, 2018. (Photo: AP/Evan Vucci) 18 Aug 2026 04:30AM WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday (Aug 17) that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures, a day after he scaled back military drills with South Korea and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesKim Jong Un has always treated me with great respect," Trump said.
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Trump says Kim has always treated him with "great respect." Source: Bloomberg
according to Bloomberg — PoliticsTrump once again called into question US support for both South Korea and NATO allies that have refused to contribute to the Iran war.
according to Channel News AsiaNorth Korea has not responded publicly, although it has previously voiced anger at the regular joint maneuvers that take place in the South.
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