# South Korea urges stronger US alliance after Trump says he has a ‘good relationship’ with Kim Jong Un

https://mins.news/en/item/24899

- France 24, 2026-08-18 08:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/south-korea-calls-for-solid-us-alliance-after-trump-says-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un

> Donald Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent diplomatic outreach, suggesting the United States and North Korea may be moving back toward direct communication. South Korea is calling for a stronger alliance with Washington as joint US-South Korean military exercises are reduced.

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