Trump, South Korea and Asia
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North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea. South Korea's military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang,
South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung hailed his nation’s relationship with the United States in a CNN interview on Wednesday, pushing aside lingering trade concerns and welcoming President Donald Trump,
Topping the agenda at every stop is trade, with negotiators still ironing out the details of pacts expected to be signed on Trump's tour of Asia.
In Malaysia, US President Donald Trump hopes to sign a trade agreement with Malaysia and witness a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, the New York Times reported.
President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to see the North Korean leader again. Mr. Kim has indicated that he is open to the idea — but only under a strict condition.
President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, claiming they previously got along "very well."
US President Donald Trump will lean on the power of in-person diplomacy on the first Asia trip of his second term as he meets with old rivals, new friends and, potentially, adversaries, while looking to cut deals that could have sweeping economic and national security implications.
Seoul is continuing to tackle outstanding issues with major powers, including trade and technology Read more at The Business Times.
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