Lee Jae Myung praises Trump’s push for North talks

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung praised Donald Trump’s determination to resume dialogue with North Korea. Pyongyang denied any top-level communication with the South’s and the US dismissed a decision to scale down joint drills with South Korea.

WHO: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung

WHAT: Lee Jae Myung lauded Donald Trump’s push to resume dialogue with North Korea amid Pyongyang’s denial of top-level communication and US plans to scale down joint drills with South Korea.

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: South Korea

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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