South Korea calls for solid US alliance after Trump says 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un

Trump announced Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his recent diplomatic outreach — their first engagement since Trump's previous term. France 24 reports this could establish direct communication between the US and North Korea, though it risks creating distance with South Korea through reduced joint military exercises. South Korea has called for a stronger alliance with the US in response to the development.

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