In South Korea, there is increasing worry about US President Donald Trump's potential unilateral outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, reminiscent of his previous administration's approach. During his first term, Trump held multiple meetings with Kim and even suspended joint military exercises with South Korea, causing unease in Seoul. Political leaders, such as Lee Jae-Myung of the Democratic Party, have voiced concerns that such actions could marginalize South Korea in significant diplomatic discussions, emphasizing the need for preparedness in response to possible developments in US-North Korea relations.
"If US-North Korean dialogue resumes, there is a high possibility that our Republic of Korea will be sidelined and this is a significant concern," Lee told a press conference in Seoul.
Shortly after being inaugurated for a second term, Trump told a Fox News interview on January 23, that he would be willing to reach out to Kim, saying they both "got along," while calling the North Korean dictator a "smart guy."
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