South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is open to a phased approach toward North Korea's nuclear program, focusing initially on halting nuclear and missile activities while maintaining denuclearization as a longer-term goal. This proposal represents a strategic diplomatic effort to ease tensions.

SEOUL, June 19 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed to consider his proposal to prioritise halting North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes in the short term, while keeping denuclearisation as a longer-term objective.