WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Trump administration’s response to the victory of Moon
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Trump administration’s response to the victory of Moon Jae-in to be South Korea’s new president (all times local) :
4: 17 p.m.
President Donald Trump is extending an invitation to the new president of South Korea.
The White House says Trump spoke with President Moon Jae-in to congratulate him on his election victory and his country’s “peaceful, democratic transition of power.”
Trump and Moon agreed to continue to work toward strengthening relations between the two countries. The date was not set for a potential visit by Moon.
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4: 00 a.m.
A liberal leader in South Korea seeks warmer ties with North Korea, clashing with the Republican in the White House intent on snuffing out the North’s nuclear weapons program.
