US President Donald Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in a notable diplomatic meeting as it marked his first significant foreign engagement since taking office in June. In this meeting, Trump emphasized the positive rapport he shares with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, stating he hopes this relationship continues in a positive direction.
Trump's comments come as tensions surrounding North Korea have escalated in the past. The President's willingness to meet with Kim Jong Un, which he described as being in the 'appropriate future', could indicate a strategic effort to improve diplomatic efforts in the region.
