North Korea 'front and center' in talks: Trump
US president said talks will address trade issues, including South Korea’s acquisition of American defense equipment
US President Donald Trump and South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in shake hands during a meeting at South Korea’s presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, November 7, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS
Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind
In recent months, Trump has criticized South Korea President Moon Jae-in over his support for diplomatic engagement with Pyongyang – something the US president once called “appeasement” – and has threatened to pull out of a free trade pact between the two countries.
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Trump said the talks would also address trade issues, including South Korea’s acquisition of American defense equipment.
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