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U.S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, reiterating his attempt to engage in dialogue with North Korea. He emphasized the reduction of US-South Korea joint exercises, reposting his directive just nine days later, highlighting the importance of dialogue with North Korea. Trump mentioned that his relationship with Chairman Kim Jong-un is good, expressing his willingness to resume talks.
On the 25th local time, President Trump posted a photo with Kim Jong-un on social media, suggesting the possibility of dialogue with North Korea. However, mentions of denuclearization goals are decreasing. The foreign ministers of South Korea and the US had a 30-minute phone call, but the subsequent announcement did not use the term denuclearization regarding North Korea.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the denuclearization goal remains valid, but some experts interpret this as a strategy to avoid provoking North Korea. Concerns have also been raised that negotiations on 'nuclear freeze' or 'nuclear suspension' may effectively condone North Korea's nuclear development.