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.
