# South Korea calls for stronger US alliance after Trump says he has good relationship with Kim

https://mins.news/en/video/24903

- France 24 English, 2026-08-18 08:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPGRITzGGWE

> South Korea is urging a stronger alliance with the United States as Washington and North Korea appear to be moving toward renewed direct communication. Trump said Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent outreach, while fewer joint military exercises could create distance between Seoul and Washington.

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